spell doom

Frequency: 7.01.2 per million words

To signify or lead to a future negative outcome.

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Examples (10)

  • The team's inability to score goals ultimately spelled their doom in the tournament.
  • For many small businesses, the prolonged lockdown spelled financial doom.
  • The discovery of the new invasive species could spell doom for the local ecosystem.
  • His refusal to adapt to modern technology spelled the doom of his career as a photographer.
  • Experts warn that another major drought will spell doom for the region's agriculture.
  • The political scandal spelled the doom of the mayor's once-promising future.
  • Ignoring customer feedback often spells doom for a new product launch.
  • The arrival of smartphones spelled doom for many traditional camera companies.
  • If the main reactor fails, it will spell doom for the entire city.
  • The fuel shortages spelled the doom of such huge, gas-guzzling cars.