hellfire

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hell·fire (h

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The fire of hell, considered as punishment for sinners.

hellfire [ˈhɛlˌfaɪə]

1. (Christian Religious Writings / Theology) the torment and punishment of hell, envisaged as eternal fire

2. (Christian Religious Writings / Theology) (modifier) characterizing sermons or preachers that emphasize this aspect of Christian belief

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Noun

hellfire - a place of eternal fire envisaged as punishment for the damned

red region

infernal region, nether region, perdition, Inferno, Hell, pit - (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment; "Hurl'd headlong...To bottomless perdition, there to dwell"- John Milton; "a demon from the depths of the pit"; "Hell is paved with good intentions"-Dr. Johnson

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hellfire [ˈhelˈfaɪəʳ] N → llamas fpl del infierno

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