Abaddon

[ uh-bad-n ]

noun

1. Apollyon.
2. a place of destruction; the depths of hell.

Abaddon

/ əˈbædən /

noun

1. the Devil (Revelation 9:11)
2. (in rabbinical literature) a part of Gehenna; Hell

Word History and Origins

Origin of Abaddon¹

From the Hebrew word ăbhaddōnōn literally, destruction

Word History and Origins

Origin of Abaddon¹

Hebrew: literally, destruction

Example Sentences

I suspect that you and I share a few favorites on the sci-fi side of his filmography, including his unsettling appearances as Matthew Abaddon on "Lost."

From Salon

He appeared in only four episodes of “Lost,” and yet his mysterious Matthew Abaddon is one the series’ most memorable characters; he is barely onscreen in the “John Wick” franchise, though he registers as among its stars.

From Los Angeles Times

Cedric Daniels in “The Wire,” Homeland Security Special Agent Phillip Broyles in “Fringe,” hotel concierge Charon in the “John Wick” franchise and mysterious agent Matthew Abaddon, who got people to “where they needed to be,” in “Lost.”

From Los Angeles Times

Reddick also made an impression as Mr. Abaddon, just one of the many mysterious figures maneuvering in the background on the ABC sci-fi hit.

From Los Angeles Times

Beginning in 2008 he was in a few episodes of the ABC series “Lost,” playing a character named Matthew Abaddon.

From New York Times

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