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hell-bent

hell-bent

 
pronunciation:
hel bent
parts of speech:
adjective, adverb
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Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition: unshakably and incautiously determined (usu. fol. by "on").
He was hell-bent on getting revenge.You seem to be hell-bent on destroying your chances for success!
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part of speech: adverb
definition: in a rashly determined or rapid manner.