doom

doom

doom¹ [do͞om]

n.

[ME & OE dom, lit., what is laid down, decree, akin to Goth doms, judgment < IE base * dhē-: see DO¹]

1. Historical a statute; decree

2. a judgment; esp., a sentence of condemnation

3. destiny; fate

4. tragic fate; ruin or death

5. Judgment Day

vt.

1. to pronounce judgment on; condemn; sentence

2. to destine to a tragic fate

3. to ordain as a penalty

SYN.- FATE

doom² [do͞om]

n.

alt. sp. of DOUM