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damnation

Pronunciation: /dæmˈneɪʃən/

The English word “damnation” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The state of being damned; condemnation; openly expressed disapprobation.
  2. Condemnation to everlasting punishment in the future, or the punishment itself.

interjection

  1. Expressing annoyance or disappointment; damn; dammit.

Etymology

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

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