doom 1 of 2

doom

2 of 2

verb

Synonym Chooser

How is the word doom distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of doom are destiny, fate, lot, and portion. While all these words mean "a predetermined state or end," doom distinctly implies a grim or calamitous fate.

if the rebellion fails, his doom is certain

When is destiny a more appropriate choice than doom?

The words destiny and doom can be used in similar contexts, but destiny implies something foreordained and often suggests a great or noble course or end.

the country's destiny to be a model of liberty to the world

When would fate be a good substitute for doom?

While in some cases nearly identical to doom, fate implies an inevitable and usually an adverse outcome.

the fate of the submarine is unknown

How are the words lot and portion related as synonyms of doom?

Both lot and portion imply a distribution by fate or destiny, lot suggesting blind chance.

it was her lot to die childless

In what contexts can portion take the place of doom?

Although the words portion and doom have much in common, portion implies the apportioning of good and evil.

remorse was his daily portion

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of doom
Noun
Choose someone who believes in your ability to live and doesn't give in to doom and gloom. Alysse Dalessandro, Health, 29 Mar. 2025 Even if their candidates don’t actually win either one of the Florida seats, coming close is a very good sign for Democrats, despite doom and gloom about the party’s future, analysts say. Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
Are Californians therefore doomed to suffer from wildfires without recourse? Hugo A Loaiciga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025 Considerations of vacancy timeline can doom an otherwise attractive conversion project. Joshua Stein, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for doom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doom
Noun
  • In a statement, CBS Media Ventures said the ruling will be immediately appealed.
    Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
  • In his summary judgment rulings, Davis also rejected Newsmax’s arguments that it was protected by the fair report privilege and that the statements are non-actionable opinions.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Your Legacy Starts Today The time to take control of your financial destiny is now.
    Sharon Olson, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Elon Musk proclaims 'the entire destiny of humanity' rests on Wisconsin court election GOP jitters?
    Daniel Wiessner, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Prior to the start of the Final Four, the negative storylines were well in place that the demise of March Madness was here during the NIL era of college basketball.
    DJ Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The tragic demise of Hamlet and Ophelia, driven by revenge and resulting in a watery end, were echoed by the death of two characters.
    Audrey Gibbs, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Having flat feet doesn’t mean you’re destined for a life of discomfort.
    Sara Coughlin, SELF, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Yet our attention economy rewards those who excel at creating moments of conflict destined for social media.
    Nate Bennett, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • He was convicted of criminal fraud charges in 2022 and sentenced in 2023 to four years in prison, but has been free on bond pending an appeal.
    Erin Alberty, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Lerma, 68, hasn’t walked the streets of his hometown on the eastern edge of Los Angeles County since the 1980s, when he was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.
    Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • As the verdict was read, Way looked straight ahead.
    Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The verdicts came after last month’s speech in which Lai condemned the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in the harshest terms used by a Taiwanese leader in modern history.
    Eryk Michael Smith, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Cast members with particularly essential storylines had more time to embrace their characters’ inevitable fate, while others were left in the dark about what was coming next.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2025
  • After a string of underperforming titles — and a rumor mill that has been churning since the top of the year about De Luca and Abdy’s fate at Warners — Minecraft is the type of win that should silence critics.
    Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The drama stars June Squibb as a 90-year-old woman from Florida who moves to New York City after the death of her best friend and strikes up an unlikely friendship with a 19-year-old.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Jury selection for Karen Read's retrial on murder and other charges in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O'Keefe, resumes Thursday with just one more seat to fill.
    Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Doom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doom. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on doom

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!