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Gomorra

Description:

Gomorra is an Italian term primarily referring to the ancient Biblical city of Gomorrah. It is known for its sinful and immoral behavior, which ultimately led to its destruction according to the Book of Genesis. The term "Gomorra" is also used metaphorically to describe a place or situation of widespread corruption, vice, or lawlessness.

Sample Sentences:

As a Noun:

Sense 1:

In the Bible, Gomorra was one of the cities destroyed along with Sodom.

Sense 2:

The movie depicts the dark underbelly of a city turned into a gomorra.

As an Adjective:

The gomorra underworld is a dangerous place where even law enforcement fears to tread.

As a Verb:

Sense 1:

Knowing his involvement in the criminal activities, many suspected him to gomorra the organization.

Sense 2:

The politician's scandalous behavior caused him to gomorra his career.

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