English dictionary
doom
nounPronunciation
duːm
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- an unpleasant or disastrous destiny
verb
- decree or designate beforehand
verb
- make certain of the failure or destruction of
verb
- pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
Example sentences
everyone was aware of the approaching doom but was helpless to avoid it
that's unfortunate but it isn't the end of the world
She was destined to become a great pianist
This decision will doom me to lose my position
He was condemned to ten years in prison