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.
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