comminatory
- a word derived from commination.
Example Sentences
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A few years later, I got a comminatory phone call from one of the firm's founders.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 18, 2013
A fortnight ago, a short comminatory note, such as Britain once sent to Finland, was drawn up in three versions.
From Time Magazine Archive
I was scandalized, but I had to admit it was very appropriate.""I was also away from the room," said Farnham; "but I can readily believe the comminatory clauses must have been very cogent.""
From The Bread-winners A Social Study by Hay, John
“She has gone after him,” stated Fyne in comminatory tones.
From Chance A Tale in Two Parts by Conrad, Joseph
So the instruments were tuned and the comminatory verses sung.
From The Mayor of Casterbridge by Hardy, Thomas
