Definition of Fire and brimstone

1. Noun. (Old Testament) God's means of destroying sinners. "His sermons were full of fire and brimstone"

Category relationships: Old Testament
Generic synonyms: Damnation, Eternal Damnation

Definition of Fire and brimstone

1. Noun. The traditional punishments of Hell. ¹

2. Adjective. Referencing the power or wrath of God. ¹

3. Adjective. (pejorative) Stereotypical descriptive for a charismatic clergyman who stresses the power or wrath of God, literal interpretation of the Bible and traditional punishments of Hell. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fire And Brimstone

fire-raising
fire-resistant
fire-resisting
fire-resistive
fire-retardant
fire-sale
fire-stop
fire-swallower
fire-wheel
fire-worship
fire air
fire alarm
fire alarm horn
fire alarm horns
fire alarms
fire and brimstone (current term)
fire and forget
fire ant
fire ant stings
fire ants
fire at will
fire away
fire axe
fire axes
fire beetle
fire beetles
fire bell
fire bellied toad
fire blanket
fire blight

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