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comminate

American  
[kom-uh-neyt] / ˈkɒm əˌneɪt /

verb (used with or without object)

comminated, comminating

  1. to threaten with divine punishment or vengeance.

  2. to curse; anathematize.

Etymology

Origin of comminate

First recorded in 1605–15; back formation from commination

Example Sentences

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Some of my friends jeer or comminate at Mr. Howells; for my part I only shudder and echo the celebrated "There, but for the grace of God."

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