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damnation

noun
/dæmˈneɪʃən/UK

Etymology

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

  1. derived from damnatio
  2. derived from dampnacion
  3. inherited from dampnacioun

Definitions

  1. The state of being damned

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

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

  3. Expressing annoyance or disappointment

    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!"

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA