Definitions

hell

[hel] / hɛl /

NOUN

place of the condemned; bad situation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

inferno misery nightmare purgatory

STRONG

Gehenna Hades abyss affliction agony anguish blazes difficulty grave limbo ordeal pandemonium perdition pit suffering torment trial underworld wretchedness

WEAK

Abaddon bottomless pit everlasting fire fire and brimstone hellfire infernal regions lower world nether world place of torment

Antonyms

STRONG

comfort contentment happiness health joy peace pleasure

WEAK

heaven

Example Sentences

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Another senior figure predicts no-one would even stand against Burnham because he has so much momentum, "he'll be carried south for a coronation".

From BBC • May 16, 2026

With Nateland, he wants to be a Tennessee Walt Disney, except he’ll also function as mascot.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

In addition to Kenton and Campbell counties, Litafik said he’ll be watching Lewis County, where Massie lives, and Boone and Shelby Counties as key parts of the district.

From Salon • May 14, 2026

And if worse comes to worst, he'll look on the bright side.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

I don’t really want to show him, but he’ll be disappointed if I don’t.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

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