Definitions

1. noun

A place or state of existence beneath or beneath the surface of the earth or society, often associated with the afterlife, crime, or vice.

“She was drawn into the underworld of the city, where corruption and crime thrived.”

2. noun

In ancient Roman mythology, the abode of the dead, ruled by Pluto or Hades.

“The underworld was a place of darkness and silence, where the shades of the dead dwelled.”

3. noun

A world or community that exists in secret, often related to a particular interest, activity, or profession.

“The underworld of the art world was a place where forgeries and scams were common.”

4. verb

To send or consign to the underworld, especially the underworld of the afterlife.

“The goddess sent the souls of the wicked to the underworld to face judgment.”