Gehenna

Ge·hen·na

noun \gi-ˈhe-nə\

Definition of GEHENNA

1

: a place or state of misery

2

: hell 1a(2)

Examples of GEHENNA

1. <the depression that has enshrouded her since the death of her husband is a Gehenna from which she may never be released>
2. <in a fire-and-brimstone sermon, the evangelist warned those assembled that they faced the fires of Gehenna if they failed to repent>

Origin of GEHENNA

Late Latin, from Greek Geenna, from Hebrew Gē' Hinnōm, literally, valley of Hinnom

First Known Use: circa 1534

Related to GEHENNA

Synonyms: agony, hell, horror, misery, murder, nightmare, torment, torture

Antonyms: heaven, paradise

Related Words: affliction, calvary, cross, curse, ordeal, trial, tribulation; calamity, misfortune, tragedy; gall, thorn; bummer, downer, drag

Near Antonyms: delight, diversion, entertainment, fun, joy, pleasure, recreation; lark, picnic, riot

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Rhymes with GEHENNA

antenna, duenna, McKenna, sienna, Vienna