What is another word for hellfire?

Pronunciation: [hˈɛlfa͡ɪ͡ə] (IPA)

The word "hellfire" is typically associated with fiery damnation and punishment. However, there are several synonyms that evoke a similar sense of dread and terror. One such synonym is "brimstone," which refers to the sulfuric smoke and flames often depicted in religious texts. Another is "inferno," which literally means "a large fire." Other synonyms include "perdition," "torment," and "the pit." All of these words convey a similar sense of eternal suffering and agony, making them powerful choices for writers seeking to create a sense of fear or terror in their readers.

Synonyms for Hellfire:

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  • Forward Entailment

    • Noun, singular or mass
      Hell.
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What are the hypernyms for Hellfire?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    divine retribution, infernal punishment, supernatural fire, supernatural punishment.

What are the hyponyms for Hellfire?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Hellfire

First there was the hellfire meeting in Jane's office, and now he'd seen a kidnapping.
"Syndrome"
Thomas Hoover
When the preacher preached hellfire and brimstone to sinners, I felt left out.
"The-Life-of-Me-an-autobiography"
Johnson, Clarence Edgar
He was a bad scholar, and very bitter against the Wahabites, whom he delighted to picture to himself in the pleasing predicament of carrying the Jews to hellfire on their backs.
"Travels in the Great Desert of Sahara, in the Years of 1845 and 1846"
James Richardson

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