Synonyms: end of the world, day of reckoning, doom, doomsday
Definition: an unpleasant or disastrous destiny
Usage: everyone was aware of the approaching doom but was helpless to avoid it; that's unfortunate but it isn't the end of the world
Definition: an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
Synonyms: fate, doom, designate, destine
Definition: decree or designate beforehand
Usage: She was destined to become a great pianist
Similar words: ordain
Definition: issue an order
Synonyms: doom
Definition: make certain of the failure or destruction of
Usage: This decision will doom me to lose my position
Similar words: assure, secure, guarantee, insure, ensure
Definition: make certain of
Usage: This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us; Preparation will guarantee success!
Synonyms: condemn, doom, sentence
Definition: pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
Usage: He was condemned to ten years in prison
Similar words: declare
Definition: state emphatically and authoritatively
Usage: He declared that he needed more money to carry out the task he was charged with