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doom

IPA pronunciation: /duːm/

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Russian meaning

рок, гибель

English definition

Death, destruction, or a terrible fate that cannot be avoided.

Example

The prophecy spoke of the city's doom.

Collocations

doom and gloom
meet one's doom
impending doom
seal one's doom

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