anathematize

[US]/ˌæn.əˈθem.aɪ.zaɪz/
[UK]/ˌæ.nəˈθɛm.ə.ˌtaɪ.ˌziː/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to curse or denounce someone or something solemnly and publicly as evil, wicked, or deserving of damnation.; to excommunicate or declare a person to be outside the bounds of a religious community.
Word Forms
Past Tenseanathematized
Past Participleanathematized
Third Person Singularanathematizes
Present Participleanathematizing

Phrases & Collocations

anathematize someone

anathematize an idea

anathematize a practice

anathematize the enemy

anathematize a treaty

anathematize the past

anathematize a religion

Example Sentences

the council anathematized the heretic.

she anathematized the idea of marriage.

he was anathematized by his own church.

the religious leader anathematized those who disagreed with him.

they anathematized the traitor for his betrayal.

the king anathematized all those who opposed his rule.

his actions were anathematized by the public.

the ancient text anathematized any who dared to question its teachings.

the court anathematized the accused, declaring him guilty without a trial.

she anathematized the memory of her former lover.

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