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perdition

noun

(Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment

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Word length
9
Starts with
P
Ends with
N
Contains
ER
Scrabble score
12
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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pɜː(ɹ).ˈdɪ.ʃən

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noun

  1. (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment

    “{'source': 'John Milton', 'text': "Hurl'd headlong … To bottomless perdition, there to dwell"}”

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{'source': 'John Milton', 'text': "Hurl'd headlong … To bottomless perdition, there to dwell"}
a demon from the depths of the pit
{'source': 'Dr. Johnson', 'text': 'Hell is paved with good intentions'}

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