perdition

UK
/pəˈdɪʃ.ən/
US
/pərˈdɪʃ.ən/

Übersetzungen

perditionsubstantiv
perditions
Pl.
He feared that his actions would lead him to perdition.
Он боялся, что его действия приведут его к погибели.
The preacher warned the congregation about the dangers of falling into perdition.
Проповедник предупреждал паству об опасностях падения в ад.
Synonyme
perditioninterjektion
UK
/pəˈdɪʃ.ən/
US
/pərˈdɪʃ.ən/
Archaic oath/exclamation equivalent to “damnation!”

Definitionen

perditionsubstantiv
A state of eternal punishment and damnation into which a sinful and unrepentant person passes after death.
The preacher warned the congregation about the dangers of sin leading to perdition.
Complete and utter ruin or destruction.
After the devastating war, the once-thriving city fell into perdition.
perditioninterjektion
An exclamation expressing anger, frustration, or emphasis, comparable to “damnation!”.
"Perdition!" he muttered as the engine sputtered and died.