anathematize

verb

Meaning

Condemn or curse someone or something with official ecclesiastical authority.

Examples

The bishop moved to anathematize the heretical writings during the Sunday sermon.
In the Middle Ages, monarchs were sometimes anathematized by the Pope to weaken their political power.

Synonyms: condemn, denounce, excommunicate, proscribe

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anathematize

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈnæθ.ə.mə.taɪz/

Definition

Condemn or curse someone or something with official ecclesiastical authority.

Examples

The bishop moved to anathematize the heretical writings during the Sunday sermon.
In the Middle Ages, monarchs were sometimes anathematized by the Pope to weaken their political power.
The committee refused to anathematize the controversial artist, choosing instead to debate the work openly.

Synonyms of anathematize

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