comminate

[ kom-uh-neyt ]

/ ˈkɒm əˌneɪt /

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verb (used with or without object), com·mi·nat·ed, com·mi·nat·ing.

to threaten with divine punishment or vengeance.

to curse; anathematize.

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THINGAMABOB OR THINGUMMY: CAN YOU DISTINGUISH BETWEEN THE US AND UK TERMS IN THIS QUIZ?

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In the UK, COTTON CANDY is more commonly known as…

Origin of comminate

First recorded in 1605–15; back formation from commination