n. [ F. damnation, L. damnatio, fr. damnare. See Damn. ] 1. The state of being damned; condemnation; openly expressed disapprobation. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. (Theol.) Condemnation to everlasting punishment in the future state, or the punishment itself. [ 1913 Webster ] How can ye escape the damnation of hell? Matt. xxiii. 33. [ 1913 Webster ] Wickedness is sin, and sin is damnation. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. A sin deserving of everlasting punishment. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ] The deep damnation of his taking-off. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] |