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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.
  1. to pronounce an anathema against; denounce; curse.


verb (used without object)

, a·nath·e·ma·tized, a·nath·e·ma·tiz·ing.
  1. to pronounce anathemas; curse.

anathematize

/ əˈnæθɪməˌtaɪz /

verb

  1. to pronounce an anathema (upon a person, etc); curse
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • aˌnathematiˈzation, noun
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Other Words From

  • a·nathe·ma·ti·zation noun
  • a·nathe·ma·tizer noun
  • dea·nathe·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.

We repent of what we have done, we defend those who repent, we anathematize those whom we defended.

We anathematize the intruder openly; this is incautious, for our anathemas provoke reprisals.

While he was yet opening his mouth to anathematize Mr. Murdock, that gentleman entered, familiar and cheerful.

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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