To proclaim an anathema on; curse.
[Late Latin anathematīzāre, from Greek anathematizein, from anathema, anathemat-, anathema. See anathema.]
anathematization a·nath'e·ma·ti·za'tion (-tĭ-zā'shən) n.
anathematize
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a·nath·e·ma·tize (ə-năth'ə-mə-tīz')  |
tr.v., -tized, -tiz·ing, -tiz·es.
To proclaim an anathema on; curse.
To proclaim an anathema on; curse.
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to pronounce a curse upon, to denounce: execrate
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IN BRIEF: To expel from the Church.
The murderer was anathematized from the Church.
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The verb has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
curse or declare to be evil or anathema or threaten with divine punishment
Synonyms: execrate, anathemize, comminate, anathematise
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