fireandbrimstone
adjectiveUK /ˌfaɪər ən ˈbrɪmstəʊn/
US /ˌfaɪər ən ˈbrɪmstoʊn/
Very scary talk that warns people about bad things that will happen.
The old preacher gave a fire-and-brimstone speech about being kind to others.
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2. A style of preaching that focuses on hell and punishment.
The church was known for its fire-and-brimstone sermons.
3. Any speech or writing that uses strong warnings to scare people.
His fire-and-brimstone letter made everyone nervous.
4. Describing a very strict and scary way of teaching or warning.
The coach's fire-and-brimstone talk made the team listen.