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to doom
01
to intentionally cause something or someone to fail or experience a negative outcome by creating specific conditions
Transitive: to doom sth
Examples
The unethical business practices were sure to doom the company's reputation and success in the long run.
The faulty wiring was sure to doom the electronic device to malfunction sooner or later.
02
to ensure that someone or something has a negative, unavoidable result or fate
Transitive: to doom an effort or activity to a negative outcome
Examples
The company ’s financial troubles doomed it to eventual closure.
His inability to act quickly doomed the plan to failure.
03
to declare a judgment or sentence, often condemning someone or something
Transitive: to doom sb to a punishment
Examples
The judge doomed the criminal to life imprisonment for his actions.
The unfair verdict seemed to doom the defendant to years of hardship.
Doom
01
an unavoidable, often tragic or disastrous fate or outcome
Examples
The kingdom seemed destined for doom after the invasion.
He accepted his doom with quiet resignation.
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