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Synonyms of damnation

13 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for damnation is blame. Other synonyms of damnation are condemning, disapproval, censure, disapprobation and dispraise. The opposite of damnation is salvation.

Synonyms and similar words for damnation

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

  • censureThe act of blaming, criticizing, or condemning as wrong; reprehension.
  • dispraiseBlame; reproach; disapproval; criticism.
  • reprehensionThe act, or an expression, of criticism, censure or condemnation; reprimand.
  • blameCensure.
  • condemnation
  • condemningCondemnation.
  • disapprobationAn act or expression of condemnation or disapproval, especially on moral grounds.
  • disapprovalThe act of disapproving; condemnation.
  • improbationDisapproval.
  • attainder archaicA stain; a state of dishonour or condemnation.
  • attainture obsoleteA state of being found guilty of an offence.
  • attaintment archaicAttainder, attainture; conviction.

nounCondemnation to everlasting punishment in the future, or the punishment itself.

  • tarnationThe act or process of damnation or reprobation; hell.

Opposite of damnation

nounCondemnation to everlasting punishment in the future, or the punishment itself.

Meaning of damnation

  1. noun The state of being damned; condemnation; openly expressed disapprobation.
  2. noun Condemnation to everlasting punishment in the future, or the punishment itself.
  3. interjection Expressing annoyance or disappointment; damn; dammit.

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Questions about synonyms of damnation

What is another word for damnation?
Damnation has 13 synonyms on Word.ws, such as blame, condemning, disapproval, censure, disapprobation, dispraise, reprehension and improbation.
What is the opposite of damnation?
The opposite of damnation is salvation.
What does damnation mean?
Damnation means the state of being damned; condemnation; openly expressed disapprobation.

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