Synonyms for

Doom

Verb / du:m / Another word for doom — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Doom means death, destruction, or a terrible fate that is certain to happen.

Synonyms & similar words

doomsday designate dayofreckoning condemn endoftheworld sentence fate destine destruction ruin fate end death calamity disaster misfortune catastrophe tragedy nemesis judgment karma downfall curse doomsday apocalypse annihilation obliteration extinction

Synonyms by register

Formal

destiny fate predestination inevitability

Informal

bad luck the end toast kaput

Literary

bane perdition calamity ruin

Antonyms

hope fortune luck blessing success prosperity auspiciousness

Common collocations

  • impending doom
  • face doom
  • doom and gloom
  • doom awaits
  • doom is nigh
  • doom scroll
  • doom laden
  • ultimate doom

Word family

noun doom
verb doom
adjective doomed

Usage note

Often used to describe a terrible future event or outcome. 'Doom scrolling' refers to the act of consuming large quantities of negative online news.

Example sentences

  1. The storm brought doom to the small town.
  2. The hero saved the city from doom.
  3. The wizard predicted the doom of the kingdom.
  4. The earthquake was a sign of impending doom.
  5. The villain's plan would bring doom to the world.

Quotes

  • We are all doomed to failure unless we choose to succeed. - G.W. Childs
  • Only in our dreams are we free. The rest of the time we need wages. - Terry Pratchett
  • Doom is always in the air. - W.B. Yeats

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