an unpleasant or disastrous destiny; everyone was aware of the approaching doom but was helpless to avoid it; thats unfortunate but it isnt the end of the world

[ Syn: doomsday , day of reckoning , end of the world ]

decree or designate beforehand; She was destined to become a great pianist

[ Syn: destine , fate , designate ]

pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law; He was condemned to ten years in prison

[ Syn: sentence , condemn ]

make certain of the failure or destruction of; This decision will doom me to lose my position'