Definition

Noun: - The state of being condemned to eternal punishment in Hell: This refers to the permanent, unending condition of punishment and separation from divine grace, as a consequence of sin or moral failing, according to various religious doctrines.

Usage

The term "eternal damnation" is used in theological, religious, and sometimes metaphorical contexts to describe a fate of perpetual suffering. It is a formal and grave concept. - It is typically used as a singular, uncountable noun phrase. - It often follows prepositions like to, of, or from (e.g., threatened with eternal damnation, fear of eternal damnation).

Examples

• The sermon focused on the consequences of sin and the terrifying reality of eternal damnation.
• In some belief systems, heresy can lead to eternal damnation.
• He lived in constant fear of eternal damnation.

Advanced Usage

• "to be consigned to eternal damnation": To be assigned or condemned to this fate.
  • The character in the story was consigned to eternal damnation for his treachery.
• "to save someone from eternal damnation": To rescue someone from this fate, often through faith or redemption.
  • The prophet's mission was to save souls from eternal damnation.

Variants and Related Words

• Damnation (noun): The act of condemning or the state of being condemned, often to eternal punishment. (A more general term; "eternal damnation" specifies the punishment's duration).
• Eternal punishment (noun phrase): A direct synonym.
• Perdition (noun): A literary term for eternal damnation; complete and irreparable loss of the soul.
• Hellfire (noun): Often associated with the torments of eternal damnation.

Synonyms

• Everlasting punishment
• Condemnation to Hell
• Eternal perdition

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "Fire and brimstone": A phrase describing preaching or warnings that vividly emphasize the torments of eternal damnation.
  • The preacher delivered a fire and brimstone sermon about the path to eternal damnation.
• "Damned for all eternity": A phrase meaning condemned to eternal damnation.
  • The legend says the cursed king is damned for all eternity.

Noun

1. the state of being condemned to eternal punishment in Hell