DOOM Synonyms: 141 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How is the word 'doom' distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of doom are destiny , fate , lot , and portion . While all these words mean "a predetermined state or end," doom distinctly implies a grim or calamitous fate. // if the rebellion fails, his doom is certain

Q: When is 'destiny' a more appropriate choice than 'doom'?

The words destiny and doom can be used in similar contexts, but destiny implies something foreordained and often suggests a great or noble course or end. // the country's destiny to be a model of liberty to the world

Q: When would 'fate' be a good substitute for 'doom'?

While in some cases nearly identical to doom , fate implies an inevitable and usually an adverse outcome. // the fate of the submarine is unknown

Q: How are the words 'lot' and 'portion' related as synonyms of 'doom'?

Both lot and portion imply a distribution by fate or destiny, lot suggesting blind chance. // it was her lot to die childless

Q: In what contexts can 'portion' take the place of 'doom'?

Although the words portion and doom have much in common, portion implies the apportioning of good and evil. // remorse was his daily portion

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noun

ˈdüm

Definition of doom next

as in ruling

a decision made by a court or tribunal regarding a case it has heard the judge solemnly pronounced his doom before a hushed courtroom

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as in destiny

a state or end that seemingly has been decided beforehand it was her doom to be haunted by the memory of that terrible day

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as in demise

the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities met his doom at the hands of a rampaging rhinoceros

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verb

as in to destine

to determine the fate of in advance the actor felt that he was doomed to be forever remembered for that one terrible performance

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as in to sentence

to impose a judicial punishment on doomed the murderer to life in prison without the possibility of parole

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How is the word doom distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of doom are destiny, fate, lot, and portion. While all these words mean "a predetermined state or end," doom distinctly implies a grim or calamitous fate.

if the rebellion fails, his doom is certain

When is destiny a more appropriate choice than doom?

The words destiny and doom can be used in similar contexts, but destiny implies something foreordained and often suggests a great or noble course or end.

the country's destiny to be a model of liberty to the world

When would fate be a good substitute for doom?

While in some cases nearly identical to doom, fate implies an inevitable and usually an adverse outcome.

the fate of the submarine is unknown

How are the words lot and portion related as synonyms of doom?

Both lot and portion imply a distribution by fate or destiny, lot suggesting blind chance.

it was her lot to die childless

In what contexts can portion take the place of doom?

Although the words portion and doom have much in common, portion implies the apportioning of good and evil.

remorse was his daily portion

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of doom

Noun

Getty Images Apple defied the doom and gloom that had been building for weeks. —

Jeff Marks, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025 She is released, but the note of impending doom is sounded. —

Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Jan. 2025

Verb

While many once viewed Haiti, the Pearl of the Antilles, as an undeclared American colony because of its untapped resources and strategic location in the middle of the Caribbean, Haiti’s perennial political divisions and instability would doom it to never fulfilling its potential. —

Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025 Perhaps possible future initiatives will be doomed to fail as well, but for now, better to be prepared for anything. —

Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 1 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for doom

Recent Examples of Synonyms for doom

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The ruling allows Rodriguez and Lore to continue their payments that would gain them majority control of the team.

— Tim Baysinger, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
The ruling applies to the 22 states who brought the suit, which alleged the cuts will lead to layoffs, clinical trial suspensions and lab closures.

— Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025