comminate

[ kom-uh-neyt ]
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verb (used with or without object),com·mi·nat·ed, com·mi·nat·ing.
  1. to threaten with divine punishment or vengeance.

  2. to curse; anathematize.

Origin of comminate

1
First recorded in 1605–15; back formation from commination

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