English

Noun

fire and brimstone ‎(uncountable)

1. The traditional punishments of ****.
   • 1611, Bible (KJV): Revelation 14:10 and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb

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Adjective

fire and brimstone ‎(not comparable)

1. Referencing or emphasizing the power and wrath of God.

   That preacher gave a real fire and brimstone sermon!

   The fire-and-brimstone preacher gave the city council a severe tongue-lashing after they voted on a zoning ordinance allowing a new strip club to open.

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Alternative forms

• fire-and-brimstone

See also

• hellfire