doom

/dˈum/

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Noun
an unpleasant or disastrous destiny; "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; "She was destined to become a great pianist"
Verb
pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law; "He was condemned to ten years in prison"
Verb
make certain of the failure or destruction of; "This decision will doom me to lose my position"

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