Hell (n)
perdition (n)
Inferno#1 (n)
infernal region (n)
nether region (n)
pit (n)

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def (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil
def where sinners suffer eternal punishment
examples Hurl'd headlong...To bottomless perdition, there to dwell John Milton
a demon from the depths of the pit
Hell is paved with good intentions Dr. Johnson
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Hypernym imaginary place, mythical place, fictitious place
Domain of synset - TOPIC Christianity, Christian religion
Derivationally related form Inferno → infernal
Antonym Hell → Heaven
Hyponym Gehenna, Tartarus; hellfire, red region
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Derivationally related form infernal → Inferno
Hyponym imaginary place, mythical place, fictitious place
Antonym Heaven → Hell
Hypernym Gehenna, Tartarus; hellfire, red region
Member of this domain - TOPIC Christianity, Christian religion

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