Doom ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Doom ( noun )

1. An inevitable and often catastrophic fate.
2. A judgment or decision, especially one given by a court of law.

Origin:

Old english dōm, of germanic origin; related to dutch dome and german gericht "judgment", from an indo-european root shared by dame and dome.

Examples:

1. The villagers believed that the curse would bring doom upon them.
2. The company's financial troubles were seen as a sign of doom.
3. The scientists warned of the doom of the planet due to global warming.
4. The jury's doom was that the defendant was guilty.
5. The ancient prophecy foretold of the doom of the kingdom.

(As a verb)

Doom ( verb )

1. An inevitable and often catastrophic fate.
2. A judgment or decision, especially one given by a court of law.

Origin:

Old english dōm, of germanic origin; related to dutch dome and german gericht "judgment", from an indo-european root shared by dame and dome.

Examples:

1. The villagers believed that the curse would bring doom upon them.
2. The company's financial troubles were seen as a sign of doom.
3. The scientists warned of the doom of the planet due to global warming.
4. The jury's doom was that the defendant was guilty.
5. The ancient prophecy foretold of the doom of the kingdom.