doom

noun
UK: /duːm/
US: /duːm/

  1. Death, destruction, or any very bad situation that cannot be avoided.

    1. The town faced its doom during the terrible hurricane last year.
    2. Poor economic policies can often spell doom for businesses and investments.

  2. A feeling that something bad is certain to happen.

    1. I have a sense of doom about this journey we are taking.
    2. Despite the team's struggles, the coach remained optimistic, dismissing the feelings of doom.

Synonyms

fate ruin destruction ill-fated
doom verb

  1. To make someone or something certain to fail or be destroyed.

    1. His lack of focus will doom him to failure.
    2. The company was doomed by its inability to adapt to market changes.

  2. To give an official punishment to someone.

    1. The prisoner was doomed to spend his life behind bars.
    2. The corrupt official was doomed by the court to many years in prison.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "doom" in English means: Death, destruction, or any very bad situation that cannot be avoided., A feeling that something bad is certain to happen..

The phonetic transcription of "doom" is /duːm/ in British English and /duːm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "doom": fate, ruin, destruction, ill-fated.

Example usage of "doom": "The town faced its doom during the terrible hurricane last year.". More examples on the page.