anathemise (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /əˈnæθəmɪsaɪz/
Definition
To curse or condemn someone or something as an evil or detestable thing.
Examples
The religious leader was excommunicated and his followers were told to anathemise him.
She felt that society had begun to anathemise her for her past mistakes.
The ancient text describes a ritual to anathemise enemies of the gods.
How to Use anathemise
- anathemise someone (prepositional phrase)
- To curse or condemn a specific person. — "The council voted to anathemise the king for his tyranny."
- anathemise something (prepositional phrase)
- To curse or condemn a specific thing, idea, or practice. — "The church elders decided to anathemise the heretical writings."
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