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noun

Doom n.

1.

Judgment; judicial sentence; penal decree; condemnation. "The first dooms of London provide especially the recovery of cattle belonging to the citizens." "Now against himself he sounds this doom."

2.

That to which one is doomed or sentenced; destiny or fate, esp. unhappy destiny; penalty. "Ere Hector meets his doom." "And homely household task shall be her doom."

3.

Ruin; death. "This is the day of doom for Bassianus."

4.

Discriminating opinion or judgment; discrimination; discernment; decision. (Obs.) "And there he learned of things and haps to come, To give foreknowledge true, and certain doom."

Synonyms: Sentence; condemnation; decree; fate; destiny; lot; ruin; destruction.

verb

Doom v. t. (past & past part. doomed; pres. part. dooming)

1.

To judge; to estimate or determine as a judge. (Obs.)

2.

To pronounce sentence or judgment on; to condemn; to consign by a decree or sentence; to sentence; as, a criminal doomed to chains or death. "Absolves the just, and dooms the guilty souls."

3.

To ordain as penalty; hence, to mulct or fine. "Have I tongue to doom my brother's death?"

4.

To assess a tax upon, by estimate or at discretion. (New England)

5.

To destine; to fix irrevocably the destiny or fate of; to appoint, as by decree or by fate. "A man of genius... doomed to struggle with difficulties."

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Etymology of 'Doom'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Doom" Quotes from Famous Books

... to ride thus forever. Haward, too, traveling fast through mist and rain a road whose end was hidden, facing the wet wind, hearing the voices of earth and sky, felt his spirit mount with the mounting voices. So to ride with Love to doom! On, and on, and on! Left behind the sophist, the apologist, the lover of the world with his tinsel that was not gold, his pebbles that were not gems! Only the man thundering on,—the man and his mate that was meant for him since time began! He raised his face to the strife above, he drew ...

— Audrey • Mary Johnston

... me here an hour after midnight, and the face so long hidden shall be revealed. But, once again, on the threshold of doom, I entreat you ...

— The Midnight Queen • May Agnes Fleming

... the young freshman, suddenly let loose With chorus-girls for nursemaids, are not yours. I mean far subtler things: I mean the play Of the wise soul that sees the abyss of life— Sees the grim measure of the mortal doom— And over that dark gulf in reckless mirth Dances on rainbows, with delightful arms And bosoms close to his. That is a mood That always thrills me with a sense of large And splendid courage. If I did not think That ...

— Mr. Faust • Arthur Davison Ficke

... 'A great number (of creatures) ought to be protected from (the wickedness of) this one, instead of this single creature being protected (in preference to many). Virtuous men abandon the vicious (to their doom): do thou, ...

— The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 • Kisari Mohan Ganguli

... looked up and inspected the girl as if a new servant were no more than a new bonnet, a necessary article to be ordered home for examination. Christie presented her recommendation, made her modest little speech, and awaited her doom. ...

— Work: A Story of Experience • Louisa May Alcott

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