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n. - The state of being condemned to eternal punishment in Hell.

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Usage examples (26)
  • "O.J. has what I call the damnation of an acquittal," Bailey said.
  • Misbehavior, of course, resulted in damnation -- this also preserved the social order.
  • Aye, well it cannae do any harrm, a wee bit of the old subliminals I suppose (aside) damnation is it that obvious?!
  • Guilt and shame are used to keep the members in line, and eternal damnation is said to be the punishment for "overeating."
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