hellhole

Definitions

A place of intense hatred, misery, or turmoil.

derogatory, idiomatic, slang

Equivalents

Examples

“Once the Old Nichol had been razed, the search⟳ was on for London's new hell hole.”

“Despite prolonged exposure to harsh conditions, medics say⟳ Nora Tallis returned to the Nexus in stable condition. In a statement to HNS, Tallis did not mince words. "Never send⟳ me to that hellhole again."”

“Indeed, we happily condemn damaged children—at enormous expense—to hellholes like⟳ Feltham, where they are more likely to be assaulted or killed than to find⟳ an escape⟳ from the revolving doors of courts, prisons and addiction.”

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