damnation
nouninterjectionattested in dialogue
- United Kingdom//dæmˈneɪʃən//
The state of being damned; condemnation; openly expressed disapprobation.
noun
- 1
The state of being damned; condemnation; openly expressed disapprobation.
- 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
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
Damien · A male given name from Ancient Greek, the French equivalent…dammit · Expressing anger, irritation, contempt, or disappointment.damn · To condemn.
damnation · The state of being damned; condemnation; openly expressed disapprobation.
damned · Godforsaken.damnit · Synonym of dammit.Damon · A male given name from Ancient Greek.