Perdition Definition & Meaning
perdition
- noun
- (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment; "Hurl'd headlong...To bottomless perdition, there to dwell"- John Milton; "a demon from the depths of the pit"; "Hell is paved with good intentions"-Dr. Johnson
"Perdition" in song lyrics
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"It's been a long road to perdition"
Dom Pachino — Rice & Beanz -
"On the Road to the Riches slash Road to Perdition"
PremRock & Willie Green — You Love My Intro -
"son of perdition"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with perdition
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- What does perdition mean?
- (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment; "Hurl'd headlong...To bottomless perdition, there to dwell"- John Milton; "a demon from the depths of the pit"; "Hell is paved with good intentions"-Dr. Johnson
- What part of speech is perdition?
- Perdition is a noun.