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hell·fire H0135150 (hĕl′fīr′)n. The fire of hell, considered as punishment for sinners.hellfire (ˈhɛlˌfaɪə) n1. (Theology) the torment and punishment of hell, envisaged as eternal fire2. (Theology) (modifier) characterizing sermons or preachers that emphasize this aspect of Christian belief: hellfire evangelism. hell•fire (ˈhɛlˌfaɪər)
n. the fire of hell. [before 1000] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | hellfire - a place of eternal fire envisaged as punishment for the damnedred regioninfernal region, nether region, perdition, Inferno, Hell, pit - (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment; "Hurl'd headlong...To bottomless perdition, there to dwell"- John Milton; "a demon from the depths of the pit"; "Hell is paved with good intentions"-Dr. Johnson |
hellfireadjectivePortending future disaster:apocalyptic, apocalyptical, baneful, dire, direful, fateful, fire-and-brimstone, grave, ominous, portentous, unlucky.Translationshellfire
hellfire and damnation1. The misery that one faces in hell. Unrepentant criminals better prepare themselves for hellfire and damnation after death.2. Intense speech about the misery that one faces in hell. You're just scaring the kids with all this hellfire and damnation.See also: and, damnation, hellfireHellfire and damnation!Inf. Damn it! (An oath used to express anger or irritation.) Hellfire and damnation! Turn that radio down! Hellfire and damnation! This is the second time our picnic's been rained out.See also: and, hellfirehellfire
hellfire1. the torment and punishment of hell, envisaged as eternal fire 2. characterizing sermons or preachers that emphasize this aspect of Christian belief HELLFIRE
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Synonyms for hellfireadj portending future disasterSynonyms- apocalyptic
- apocalyptical
- baneful
- dire
- direful
- fateful
- fire-and-brimstone
- grave
- ominous
- portentous
- unlucky
Synonyms for hellfirenoun a place of eternal fire envisaged as punishment for the damnedSynonymsRelated Words- infernal region
- nether region
- perdition
- Inferno
- Hell
- pit
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