hell

1. v. t. The place of the dead, or of souls after death; the grave; -- called in Hebrew sheol, and by the Greeks hades. Source: opted

2. v. t. The place or state of punishment for the wicked after death; the abode of evil spirits. Hence, any mental torment; anguish. Source: opted

3. v. t. A place where outcast persons or things are gathered Source: opted

4. v. t. A dungeon or prison; also, in certain running games, a place to which those who are caught are carried for detention. Source: opted

5. v. t. A gambling house. Source: opted

6. v. t. A place into which a tailor throws his shreds, or a printer his broken type. Source: opted

7. v. t. To overwhelm. Source: opted

8. n. (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment Source: wordnet

9. n. (religion) the world of the dead Source: wordnet

10. n. any place of pain and turmoil Source: wordnet

11. n. a cause of difficulty and suffering Source: wordnet

12. n. noisy and unrestrained mischief Source: wordnet

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