inferno | ||
1. | [ noun ] (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment | |
Synonyms: | Hell nether_region infernal_region the_pit perdition | |
Examples: | : "Hurl'd headlong...To bottomless perdition, there to dwell"- John Milton "a demon from the depths of the pit" |
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Related terms: | Heaven imaginary_place hellfire Gehenna Christianity | |
2. | [ noun ] any place of pain and turmoil | |
Synonyms: | hell hellhole the_pits snake_pit hell_on_earth | |
Examples: | : "the hell of battle" "the inferno of the engine room" "when you're alone Christmas is the pits"; |
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Related terms: | region | |
3. | [ noun ] a very intense and uncontrolled fire | |
Synonyms: | conflagration | |
Related terms: | fire wildfire | |
Similar spelling: |
infer infernal inferior in_front in-person in_person inborn in_for infernally in_force inverter Invar infertile inference inebriety inebriate inebriant |