Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

damnation

noun

/dæmˈneɪʃən/

Definition

The act of condemning someone to eternal punishment or the state of being condemned.

Examples

Many religious texts discuss the consequences of sin and the potential for damnation.
The concept of damnation has been a central theme in various belief systems.
He feared that his actions would lead to his damnation in the afterlife.

Meaning

Damnation refers to the idea of being punished, especially in a religious context, where a person is believed to be sent to hell or suffering for wrongdoing.