hellfire

noun/ˈhɛlˌfaɪər/

Frequency rank: #14,331 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

the fire and torment of hell, often used to describe divine punishment or intense destruction.

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Example sentence

The preacher warned that sinners would face hellfire if they did not change their ways.

Synonyms & related words

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