Synonyms for

Hellhole

Verb / ˈheˈlhəʊl / Another word for hellhole — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Hellhole is a noun that refers to a place that is extremely unpleasant, undesirable, or dangerous.

Synonyms & similar words

hellonearth inferno thepits hell snakepit nightmare dump cesspool pit dungeon abyss quagmire mire morass swamp shithole wasteland jungle prison penitentiary hazard peril

Example sentences

  1. The old house was a hellhole with broken windows and a leaking roof.
  2. The prison cell felt like a hellhole with its cramped space and terrible smell.
  3. The city's slums were considered hellholes due to their poor living conditions.
  4. The war-torn country became a hellhole of violence and destruction.
  5. The abandoned mine was a dark and dangerous hellhole.

Quotes

  • Life is not always a matter of holding good cards, but sometimes, playing a poor hand well in a hellhole.
  • A golden cage is still a hellhole.
  • In the middle of a hellhole, you can always find a little bit of heaven.

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