perdition

/pə:'diʃn/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Eternal damnation; complete and utter ruin, especially spiritual ruin. In Christian theology, "perdition" refers to the state of final spiritual ruin and eternal punishment in hell, often as a consequence of sin and rejection of God. It signifies a permanent loss of salvation.
    • Hell; the abode of the damned. It is used as a synonym for hell itself, the place of eternal punishment.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The preacher warned of the perdition awaiting unrepentant sinners.
    • In the story, the villain's greed led him to spiritual perdition.
    • They feared their souls were destined for perdition.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be in peril of perdition": to be in danger of eternal damnation.
    • The theologian argued that such heresy put one in peril of perdition.
  • "road/path to perdition": a course of action leading to ruin or damnation.
    • His life of crime was a sure path to perdition.
Variants and Related Words
  • Perditions (n, plural): The plural form, though rarely used, refers to multiple states or instances of damnation or ruin.
  • Perditionable (adj, archaic): Liable to perdition; damnable.
Synonyms
  • Damnation: Condemnation to eternal punishment.
  • Hell: The place or state of punishment for the wicked after death.
  • Ruin: Physical or moral destruction.
  • Doom: Terrible fate or destiny, especially destruction or death.
Antonyms
  • Salvation: Deliverance from sin and its consequences.
  • Redemption: The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.
  • Paradise: Heaven; a place or state of bliss.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "a den of perdition": a place or situation leading to moral or spiritual ruin.
    • The city was described by the reformer as a den of perdition.
  • "sold to perdition": utterly condemned or doomed.
    • The traitor was seen as sold to perdition by his own people.
Noun
  1. (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment
    • Hurl'd headlong...To bottomless perdition, there to dwell- John Milton
    • a demon from the depths of the pit
    • Hell is paved with good intentions-Dr. Johnson

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