armageddon

/ˌɑrˈmeɪɡɪdən/

Definitions

1. noun

a catastrophic and final conflict or destruction, especially of the world; the end of the world or the final battle between good and evil.

“The apocalypse is often associated with Armageddon, a catastrophic event that will bring about the end of the world.”

2. noun

a place in the Bible, particularly Revelation 16:16, where the final battle of good and evil is said to take place.

“The prophecy speaks of Armageddon, a place of great destruction and chaos.”

3. verb

to destroy or cause great damage to something, especially the world.

“The war will armageddon the city, leaving it in ruins.”

Synonyms

  • apocalypse
  • doom

Antonyms

  • paradise
  • utopia