Hellfire

usgb/ˈhɛlˌfaɪər/
noun

Hellfire is the intense fire that is thought to be found in hell, often associated with punishment for sins.

Many believe that sinners will face hellfire for their wrongdoings.
Visual representation of "hellfire" - Hellfire is the intense fire that is thought to be found in hell, often associated with punishment for sins.

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eternal hellfire,suffer hellfire,escape hellfire

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Religious Belief

In many religions, the belief in hellfire serves as a warning against immoral behavior.

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Prayer is thought to protect against hellfire.
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Figurative Use

Hellfire can describe someone who is very angry or fierce.

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He spoke with the hellfire of a raging storm.
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Cultural Context

In literature and media, hellfire often symbolizes judgment or a powerful force.

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The character was driven by hellfire in her quest for revenge.
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