doomsday device
The term "doomsday device" often appears in discussions about global threats, especially in the context of nuclear deterrence and science fiction.
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Definition
C1Weaponry
(hypothetical, technical)A theoretical weapon capable of causing total annihilation if activated.
Example
- The concept of a doomsday device was a popular topic during the Cold War.
B2Fiction
(fictional, science fiction)An imaginary device in stories that can cause global destruction.
Example
- In the movie, the villain threatened to activate a doomsday device to destroy the world.
C1Politics
(hypothetical, deterrent)A proposed system meant to ensure mutual destruction as a form of deterrence.
Example
- Some political theorists discuss the doomsday device concept as a deterrent strategy.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "doomsday device":
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