doom-bringer

Bearer of destruction

A doom-bringer is someone or something that brings destruction, catastrophe, or ruin.

The term appears in fantasy fiction, mythology, and gaming to describe figures associated with apocalyptic events or fatal consequences: The prophecy spoke of a doom-bringer who would end the age of kings.

It can be used dramatically or ironically: My cat, the doom-bringer, knocked another plant off the shelf.

mythological

harbinger

One who foreshadows

omen · revelation · Fenrir · destroyer · annihilation · cataclysm · Shiva · Kali · judgment · Anubis

personified

harbinger

One who foreshadows

reaper · specter · death · bane · scourge · pestilence · plague · wraith · shade · executioner

weapon

dreadnought

Heavily armored warship type

  • siegeEncirclement forcing surrender
  • warheadMunition's explosive section
  • arsenalStockpile of munitions

ballistic · devastator · destroyer · annihilator · nuke · missile · cannon · juggernaut · obliterator · superweapon

fantasy

villain

Wicked story antagonist

antagonist · sorcerer · overlord · Sauron · lich · boss · minion · curse · artifact · campaign

Opposites
outcome caused

doom-bringersavior

One who rescues another

life-giver · rescuer · deliverer · preserver · protector

moral valence

doom-bringergift-giver

One who presents gifts

angel · saint · good omen · lucky charm · white knight

hope vs. despair

doom-bringerbeacon of hope

ray of hope · comforter · encourager · inspirer

Family

doom, bringer, doomed, dooming, dooms, doomsday, bring, brings, brought

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