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Damnation

usgb/dæmˈneɪʃn/Volume
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Used in discussions involving moral sin and afterlife, often within religious or spiritual discourse. SlideThe priest spoke of salvation versus damnation.
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Sometimes not literal, expressing the idea of being in a state of permanent trouble or despair. SlideLiving with guilt was his own personal damnation.
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Indicates the utmost severity of punishment, beyond mere retribution or penalties. SlideFor such heinous crimes, he deserved nothing but damnation.