Definition of doom

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • doom is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 7
  • doom is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 7
  • doom is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 8

Definition of doom


  • pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. condemn
    2. sentence
  • decree or designate beforehand (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. designate
    2. destine
    3. fate
  • an unpleasant or disastrous destiny (noun)

    Examples

    1. everyone was aware of the approaching doom but was helpless to avoid it

    Synonyms

    1. day of reckoning
    2. doomsday
    3. end of the world
  • make certain of the failure or destruction of (verb)

    Examples

    1. This decision will doom me to lose my position

See definition of doom in Merriam Webster