hellfire
word
Definition
Hellfire refers to the intense, burning fire believed to exist in hell, often used in religious or dramatic contexts to describe extreme punishment or suffering.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in religious, mythological, or dramatic settings. Common with phrases like 'burn in hellfire' or 'fear of hellfire.' More figuratively, it can describe intense emotional suffering or very destructive fire.
Spanish: fuego del infiernoPortuguese (BR): fogo do infernoPortuguese (PT): fogo do infernoChinese (Simplified): 地狱之火Chinese (Traditional): 地獄之火Hindi: नरक की आगArabic: نار الجحيم
Example Sentences
He feared the pain of hellfire.
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Some religions warn of hellfire after death.
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The book describes sinners burning in hellfire.
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People used to scare children with stories of hellfire if they misbehaved.
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The preacher spoke of hellfire and judgment in his sermon.
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After the accident, the forest looked like it had been through hellfire.
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