anathematizing
əˈnæθəməˌtaɪzɪŋ
Definition

Definition of anathematizing - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
judgmentRarestrongly disapproving or condemningRare
  • Her anathematizing tone made it clear she was against the proposal.
condemning denouncing
2.
religionRaredenouncing as cursed or evilRare
  • The anathematizing speech labeled the traitor as a curse to the nation.
cursing denouncing
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Origin of anathematizing

Greek, anathema (curse) + -ize (to make)

Terms related to anathematizing

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anathemaanathematizecensuringcriticizingdecryingdisapprovingrebukingreprimandingreproachingvilifyingblamecondemn

Examples of anathematizing in a sentence

  • The article was filled with anathematizing criticism of the new policy.
  • The anathematizing tone of the article condemned the politician.
  • His anathematizing words alienated many supporters.

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  1. French:anathématisant, maudissant, ...
  2. German:verurteilend, verfluchend, ...
  3. Italian:condannante, maledicente, ...
  4. Spanish:condenatorio, ...
  5. Portuguese:condenatório, ...
  6. Chinese:强烈谴责的, 诅咒的, ...
  7. Japanese:非難する, 呪う, ...
  8. Arabic:مُندِّد, مُكَفِّر, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַגְנֶה, מְקַלֵּל, ...
  10. Russian:осуждающий, объявляющий проклятым, ...
  11. Ukrainian:осудливий, проклинаючий, ...
  12. Hindi:अस्वीकृतिपूर्ण, शापित, ...
anathematize
əˈnæθəməˌtaɪz

Definition of anathematize - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
strong condemnationDatedcurse or condemn vehementlyDated
  • The priest would anathematize the sinful behavior during the sermon..
curse denounce
2.
curseDatedpronounce a formal curse on someoneDated
  • The council anathematized the traitor during the meeting.
curse damn
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Origin of anathematize

Greek, anathema (a thing devoted to evil)

Terms related to anathematize

💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
anathemablamecondemncondemnationexecratestrongvehementlybandenounceexcommunicateoathproscribe

Examples of anathematize in a sentence

  • The leader did not hesitate to anathematize corruption.
  • They decided to anathematize the heretic publicly.
  • The bishop chose to anathematize the rebellious faction.

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  1. French:anathematiser, anathématiser, ...
  2. German:verfluchen, ...
  3. Italian:condannare con veemenza, maledire, ...
  4. Spanish:anathematizar, maldecir, ...
  5. Portuguese:anathematizar, amaldiçoar, ...
  6. Chinese:诅咒, 咒骂, ...
  7. Japanese:呪う, 呪詛する, ...
  8. Arabic:لَعَنَ, شَجَبَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְגַנּוֹת, לְהַטִּיל קְלָלָה, ...
  10. Russian:проклинать, предавать анафеме, ...
  11. Ukrainian:проклинати, анафемувати, ...
  12. Hindi:शाप देना, अभिशापित करना, ...
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