noun
an unpleasant or disastrous destiny
Synonyms
doomsday
day of reckoning
end of the world
Examples
- everyone was aware of the approaching doom but was helpless to avoid it
- that's unfortunate but it isn't the end of the world
verb
decree or designate beforehand
Synonyms
Examples
- She was destined to become a great pianist
verb
pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
Synonyms
Examples
- He was condemned to ten years in prison
verb
make certain of the failure or destruction of
Examples
- This decision will doom me to lose my position