Hell
n.
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The place of the dead, or of souls after death; the grave; -- called in Hebrew sheol, and by the Greeks hades.
He descended into hell.
Thou wilt not leave my soul in hell.
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The place or state of punishment for the wicked after death; the abode of evil spirits. Hence, any mental torment; anguish.
It is a knell
That summons thee to heaven or to hell.
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A place where outcast persons or things are gathered
Phrases & Compounds
- Gates of hell
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See Gate, n., 4.
Hell
v. t.
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To overwhelm. [Obs.]