Doom meaning

What does “doom” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“doom” is a noun and verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: an unpleasant or disastrous destiny.

doom

noun

  1. an unpleasant or disastrous destiny

    “everyone was aware of the approaching doom but was helpless to avoid it”

    “that's unfortunate but it isn't the end of the world”

verb

  1. decree or designate beforehand

    “She was destined to become a great pianist”

  2. pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law

    “He was condemned to ten years in prison”

  3. make certain of the failure or destruction of

    “This decision will doom me to lose my position”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University