Synonyms of damnation

damnation

noun

as in punishment

the sending of someone to hell as punishment after death

The minister spoke about death and damnation.

He feared a sentence of eternal damnation for the sins of his youth.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• punishment
• condemnation
• wrath
• censure
• excommunication
• denunciation
• chastisement
• denouncement
• perdition
• reprobation
• penalty
• castigation
• comeuppance
• retribution
• correction
• vengeance
• malediction
• desert(s)
• discipline
• revenge
• imprecation
• retaliation
• curse
• nemesis
• criticism
• ban
• anathema
• rebuke
• winze
• reprimand
• execration
• reprisal
• reproof
• malison

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• forgiveness
• absolution
• remission
• blessing
• benediction
• disregard
• benison
• remitment
• condonation
• overlooking

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of damnation

Even as the Mayor tried to rush home from the inauguration of Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama, her silence to questions from a reporter who was on her flight only added to her damnation. —Dominic Patten, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2025

However benign or malicious — whatever its life or death, possible eternal salvation or never-ending damnation — this spirit seizes your attention from the get-go because everything in this twisty, technically virtuosic, surprisingly moving chiller is shot from its point of view. —Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025

There are many natural landmarks on our planet named after a biblical destination of eternal damnation. —Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 25 Dec. 2024

The Zesty dipping sauce was heavy on the horseradish, but not compelling enough to save the fries from eternal chicken tender damnation. —Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024