Pronunciation: | | u'nathumu`tIz
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WordNet Dictionary |
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| Definition: | |
[v] curse or declare to be evil or anathema or threaten with divine punishment |
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ANATHEMATIZE is a 12 letter word that starts with A. |
| Synonyms: | | anathematise, anathemize, comminate, execrate |
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| See Also: | | deplore |
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Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| Definition: | | \A*nath"e*ma*tize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.
{Anathematized}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Anathematizing}.] [L.
anathematizare, Gr. ? to devote, make accursed: cf. F.
anath['e]matiser.]
To pronounce an anathema against; to curse. Hence: To condemn
publicly as something accursed. --Milton.
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