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hell·fire

 (hĕl′fīr′)
n.
The fire of hell, considered as punishment for sinners.
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hellfire

(ˈhɛlˌfaɪə)
n
1. (Theology) the torment and punishment of hell, envisaged as eternal fire
2. (Theology) (modifier) characterizing sermons or preachers that emphasize this aspect of Christian belief: hellfire evangelism.
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hell•fire

(ˈhɛlˌfaɪər)

n.
the fire of hell.
[before 1000]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.hellfire - a place of eternal fire envisaged as punishment for the damned
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

adjective
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Translations

hellfire

[ˈhelˈfaɪəʳ] Nllamas fpl del infierno
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All de hellfire dat 'uz ever in my heart flame' up, en I snatch de stick outen his han' en laid him flat.
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