anathemize (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /əˈnænθəmaɪz/
Definition
To curse or denounce someone or something as evil or detestable; to pronounce a solemn curse against.
Examples
The religious leader was forced to anathemize the heretical teachings.
Many people felt compelled to anathemize the actions of the aggressor nation.
How to Use anathemize
- anathematize someone (prepositional phrase)
- To curse or denounce a person. — "The public decided to anathematize the corrupt official."
- anathematize something (prepositional phrase)
- To curse or denounce an idea, action, or thing. — "The organization felt it must anathematize the violent ideology."
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