Damnation refers to the act of being condemned or punished for one's sins, often in an afterlife context. It is typically used as a religious term and implies eternal suffering or torment in hell due to wrongdoing during one's lifetime.
Usage examples
Jonah feared the damnation that awaited him if he did not fulfill his divine mission to preach in Nineveh.
The sinner pleaded for forgiveness, terrified of the eternal damnation he believed he would face in the afterlife.
The dictator's oppressive regime led to the damnation of thousands of innocent people who dared to speak out against him.
The protagonist in the novel wrestled with the concept of damnation, questioning whether his actions could ever be forgiven.
The preacher warned his congregation of the consequences of sin, emphasizing the idea of damnation as a deterrent for immoral behavior.
The courtroom erupted in chaos when the guilty verdict was delivered, as the defendant realized the damnation of a lifetime behind bars that awaited him.
The gothic literature often explored themes of darkness, torment, and damnation, creating a haunting atmosphere for the readers.
In traditional religious teachings, those who commit grave sins may be condemned to eternal damnation, separated from God's grace.
Despite his best efforts, the character could not escape the grip of damnation, as his past deeds continued to haunt him and ruin his life.
The horror movie depicted a chilling tale of a cursed family, cursed to face damnation for their ancestor's pact with a malevolent entity.
A Christian, who does good deeds with the promise of everlasting life in heaven or the threat of eternal damnation in hell. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
Telling us that we are going to live in eternal damnation for unlocking the underlying structure of matter and energy? (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
To wish eternal damnation on any human soul is a direct violation of these commands, as much as we might actively dislike a person. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)