doomsday
1 of 1noun/ˈdumzdeɪ/
Forms:doomsdays
1
an unpleasant or disastrous destiny
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2
a belief or prophecy predicting a catastrophic end to the world within religious traditions
- In Christianity, doomsday is associated with the Second Coming of Christ and the final judgment.
- Some Hindu traditions depict doomsday as the end of a cosmic cycle, leading to the dissolution and recreation of the universe.
- The Mayan calendar was once thought to predict doomsday in 2012, sparking global discussions and concerns.
- The concept of doomsday often inspires both fear and reflection in believers.
- Many dismissed his doomsday predictions as baseless fearmongering.