doom
noun
fate or destiny, especially adverse fate; unavoidable ill fortune.
have doomed
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present perfectof doom.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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She discovered that by then, Texas’ statute of limitations had run out, and even if it hadn’t, the state’s voluntary-intoxication loophole likely would have doomed her case.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
Over decades, the trio’s violinists and cellists came and went — changes that might have doomed the precarious balance of sound, interpretation and chemistry that is the heart of chamber music.
From New York Times ● May 6, 2023
Such severe water shortages may have doomed the massive farms at the heart of the Hittite economy, leading to famine, economic turmoil and ultimately political upheaval, researchers say.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 8, 2023
He may also have doomed the nominee, Tom Dewey, who was heavily favored to win the presidency.
From Salon ● Jan. 7, 2023
“What? What is so funny? I have doomed you!”
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
