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View synonyms for anathematize
anathematize
[ uh-nath-uh-muh-tahyz ]
verb (used with object)
, a·nath·e·ma·tized, a·nath·e·ma·tiz·ing.
- to pronounce an anathema against; denounce; curse.
verb (used without object)
, a·nath·e·ma·tized, a·nath·e·ma·tiz·ing.
- to pronounce anathemas; curse.
anathematize
/ əˈnæθɪməˌtaɪz /
verb
- to pronounce an anathema (upon a person, etc); curse
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Derived Forms
- aˌnathematiˈzation, noun
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Other Words From
- a·nathe·ma·ti·zation noun
- a·nathe·ma·tizer noun
- dea·nathe·ma·tize verb (used with object) deanathematized deanathematizing
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Word History and Origins
Origin of anathematize1
1560–70; (< Middle French ) < Late Latin anathematizāre to put under the ban, curse, detest < Greek anathematízein to bind by a curse, make accursed, equivalent to anathemat- (stem of anáthema ) + -izein -ize
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Example Sentences
He resolved to annihilate the unruly corps and anathematize their name.
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We repent of what we have done, we defend those who repent, we anathematize those whom we defended.
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We anathematize the intruder openly; this is incautious, for our anathemas provoke reprisals.
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While he was yet opening his mouth to anathematize Mr. Murdock, that gentleman entered, familiar and cheerful.
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Clergymen began to be heard of who had ceased to anathematize papists on the one hand, or vilify dissenters on the other.
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