damnations

noun

plural of damnation
as in punishments
the sending of someone to hell as punishment after death The minister spoke about death and damnation. He feared a sentence of eternal damnation for the sins of his youth.

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  1. punishments
  2. condemnations
Noun
  • The punishments were carried out in public every Friday, after prayers.
    — Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Some of those students say the university found their attackers responsible for the assault – only to let them off the hook with light punishments.
    — Casey Tolan, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of punishments
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  • Regrets his votes for Hegseth and Kennedy The book is filled with cuss words and condemnations.
    — Mary Clare Jalonick, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Recent campaign filings by the Yes on Proposition 45 campaign revealed two donations that quickly drew condemnations from Democratic leaders.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of condemnations
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“Damnations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/damnations. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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