Pronunciation: /pərˈdɪʃən/
noun a state of final spiritual ruin; loss of the soul; damnation
A1 Many people believe that if you sin, you will face perdition in the afterlife.
A2 The character in the novel was warned about the perdition that awaited him if he continued on his path of destruction.
B1 The cult leader promised his followers eternal salvation while leading them towards perdition.
B2 The protagonist's actions ultimately led to his own perdition, despite his good intentions.
C1 The philosopher contemplated the concept of perdition and its implications on morality and free will.
C2 The artist's haunting portrayal of perdition in his paintings left a lasting impact on viewers.
formal The criminal was sentenced to eternal perdition for his heinous crimes.
informal If you keep eating junk food, you'll end up in perdition with your health.
slang I heard that party was a total perdition, everyone was wasted by the end of the night.
figurative Her addiction to gambling led her down a path of perdition, losing everything she had worked for.
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