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damnation

nouninterjectionattested in dialogue

  • United Kingdom//dæmˈneɪʃən//

The state of being damned; condemnation; openly expressed disapprobation.

noun

  1. 1

    The state of being damned; condemnation; openly expressed disapprobation.

  2. 2

    Condemnation to everlasting punishment in the future state, or the punishment itself.

Etymology

From Middle English dampnacioun, from Old French dampnacion, from Latin damnatio.

interjection

  1. 1

    Expressing annoyance or disappointment; damn; dammit.

    Oh damnation! The window doesn't shut!

    "Damnation!" he yelled, spinning round. "He's shot the box out of my hand!"

Forms

plural
damnations
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