perdition

noun
UK: /pəˈdɪʃən/
US: /pərˈdɪʃən/

  1. A state of eternal punishment and damnation after death.

    1. Sin leads to perdition, so be careful with your acts.
    2. He feared perdition if he didn't confess his wrongdoings to the priest.

  2. The loss of the soul; eternal ruin or damnation.

    1. He sold his soul to perdition for power and earthly fame.
    2. The path of wickedness leads to perdition, according to the holy book.

  3. Utter destruction or ruin.

    1. The project was headed for perdition without new funding.
    2. The economic crisis brought the company to the brink of perdition within months.

Synonyms

damnation hell ruin destruction doom oblivion

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "perdition" in English means: A state of eternal punishment and damnation after death., The loss of the soul; eternal ruin or damnation., Utter destruction or ruin..

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

Synonyms for "perdition": damnation, hell, ruin, destruction, doom, oblivion.

Example usage of "perdition": "Sin leads to perdition, so be careful with your acts.". More examples on the page.