anathematization
əˌnæθəmətɪˈzeɪʃən
Definition

Definition of anathematization - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
formal denunciationRarethe act of formally denouncing someone or somethingRare
  • The anathematization of the heretic was swift and severe.
condemnation denunciation
2.
religious curseRareact of declaring something cursed or evilRare
  • The anathematization of the ancient texts was unexpected..
damnation excommunication
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Origin of anathematization

Greek, anathematizein (to curse)

Examples of anathematization in a sentence

  • Anathematization of dissenters was common in medieval times.
  • The anathematization of the ritual shocked everyone.
  • His anathematization by the council was swift.

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  1. French:anathématisation, ...
  2. German:Anathematisierung, religiöser Fluch, ...
  3. Italian:anatema, maledizione, ...
  4. Spanish:anatema, maldición, ...
  5. Portuguese:excomunhão, anatema, ...
  6. Chinese:谴责, 诅咒, ...
  7. Japanese:破門, 呪詛, ...
  8. Arabic:تَكْفِير, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִידּוּי, נִדּוּי, ...
  10. Russian:анафематствование, анафема, ...
  11. Ukrainian:анатема, анафема, ...
  12. Hindi:निंदा, शाप देना, ...

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