damnation

noun

dam·​na·​tion dam-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce damnation (audio)
Synonyms of damnationnext
: the act of damning : the state of being damned

Examples of damnation in a Sentence

The minister spoke about death and damnation.
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Neither celestial grace nor damnation, for that matter, governs history and the creatures who populate it. — Rachel Vorona Cote, Vulture, 2 June 2026 There is a temptation to expand the view of this ruling, to look at the slippery slope that has been legally greased and pontificate about how this will lead to the further damnation of college sports. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 8 June 2026 One Brokeback Mountain movie ticket can mean family rejection or eternal damnation. — Literary Hub, 4 June 2026 According to the defense, Andrea was suffering from persistent delusions and believed that killing her children was the only way to save them from eternal damnation. — Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 6 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for damnation

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of damnation was in the 14th century

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“Damnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/damnation. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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damnation

noun
dam·​na·​tion dam-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce damnation (audio)
1
: the act of damning
2
: the state of being damned
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