Perdition
/pɜːrˈdɪʃn/noun
A state in which someone suffers complete ruin or loss.
He drove his company into perdition because of his bad decisions.
Often appears as...
- driven to perdition
- road to perdition
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Complete Ruin
Perdition often implies irrecoverable loss affecting one's entire life or entity.
The fraudulent activities led him to perdition, losing all personal and professional reputation.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Usage
Can be used metaphorically to describe something severely damaged, not always literally destroyed.
The public scandal left her reputation in perdition.
Pro Tip 3/3Dramatic Context
Perdition is often used to add a dramatic effect suggesting major failure or downfall.
This decision could plunge our finances into perdition.
Compare with
condemnationdamnitdestructionhellmiserypunishmentruintorment
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