anathematize
to pronounce an anathema against; denounce; curse.
to pronounce anathemas; curse.
Origin of anathematize
1- Also especially British, a·nath·e·ma·tise .
Other words from anathematize
- 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), de·a·nath·e·ma·tized, de·a·nath·e·ma·tiz·ing.
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How to use anathematize in a sentence
Did we waste time talking about it, discussing our chances, or mildly anathematising our last-straw luck?
Notes of a Camp-Follower on the Western Front | E. W. HornungSurendra, with moist eyes, mentally anathematising Hembati, took his leave.
The Poison Tree | Bankim Chandra ChatterjeeShe felt stranded, and was wishing for Alwynne, and anathematising the superfluous and intriguing aunt.
Regiment of Women | Clemence DaneThis he did by bellowing Reaction, and anathematising Schlegel and de Maistre.
Well may mankind shriek, inarticulately anathematising as they can.
The French Revolution | Thomas Carlyle
British Dictionary definitions for anathematize
anathematise
/ (əˈnæθɪməˌtaɪz) /
to pronounce an anathema (upon a person, etc); curse
Derived forms of anathematize
- anathematization or anathematisation, noun
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