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noun 
  1. The traditional punishments of Hell.
Translations: 
  • German: Strafpredigt
adjective (pos=fire and brimstone, -)
  1. Referencing the power or wrath of God.
That preacher gave a real sermon!
  1. (pejorative) Stereotypical descriptive for a charismatic clergyman who stresses the power or wrath of God, literal interpretation of the Bible and traditional punishments of Hell.
The fire-and-brimstone preacher gave the city council a severe tounge-lashing after they voted on a zoning ordinance allowing a new strip club to open.

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