gehenna

Ge·hen·na

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [gi-hen-uh]
- /gɪˈhɛn ə/
- /ɡɪ.ˈhe.nə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gi-hen-uh]
- /gɪˈhɛn ə/

Definitions of gehenna word

noun gehenna the valley of Hinnom, near Jerusalem, where propitiatory sacrifices were made to Moloch. II Kings 23:10. 1
noun gehenna hell (def 1). 1
noun gehenna any place of extreme torment or suffering. 1
noun gehenna Alternative capitalization of Gehenna. 1
noun gehenna the valley below Jerusalem, where children were sacrificed and where idolatry was practised (II Kings 23:10; Jeremiah 19:6) and where later offal and refuse were slowly burned 0
noun gehenna a place where the wicked are punished after death 0

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Parts of speech for Gehenna

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preposition

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exclamation

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for gehenna

noun gehenna

nightmare — a terrifying dream in which the dreamer experiences feelings of helplessness, extreme anxiety, sorrow, etc.
purgatory — (in the belief of Roman Catholics and others) a condition or place in which the souls of those dying penitent are purified from venial sins, or undergo the temporal punishment that, after the guilt of mortal sin has been remitted, still remains to be endured by the sinner.
inferno — hell; the infernal regions.
misery — wretchedness of condition or circumstances.
abyss — An abyss is a very deep hole in the ground.

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Antonyms for gehenna

noun gehenna

happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
contentment — Contentment is a feeling of quiet happiness and satisfaction.
health — the general condition of the body or mind with reference to soundness and vigor: good health; poor health.
joy — a female given name.

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