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in hell's name

in hell's name adverb: synonym of in God's name.

Adverb

in hell's name (not comparable)

  1. Synonym of in God's name.
    • "Tilehurst!" he cried out sharply. "What in hell's name are you doing here?"1934, Ernest Bramah, The Bravo of London
    Synonyms:
    in God's name

Synonyms of in hell's name

Questions about in hell's name

What does in hell's name mean?
In hell's name means synonym of in God's name.
What part of speech is in hell's name?
In hell's name is an adverb.

Words near in hell's name in the dictionary

  1. in haste
  2. in health
  3. in heat
  4. in heaven's name
  5. in hell
  6. in hell's name
  7. in hiding
  8. in high dudgeon
  9. in high feather
  10. in high gear
  11. in hindsight

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