Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

eternal damnation

noun

/ɪˈtɜrnəl ˌdæmˈneɪʃən/

Definition

A state of everlasting punishment and suffering, typically associated with the afterlife in various religious beliefs.

Examples

In many religions, the fear of eternal damnation serves as a moral guide for believers.
The priest spoke of hellfire and eternal damnation in his sermon.
She lived her life striving to avoid the fate of eternal damnation.

Meaning

Eternal damnation refers to the concept of being condemned to suffer for all eternity, often in the context of moral or spiritual failure as judged by a divine authority.