ANATHEMATIZE


Meaning of ANATHEMATIZE in English

— anathematization , n. — anathematizer , n.

/euh nath"euh meuh tuyz'/ , v. , anathematized, anathematizing .

v.t.

1. to pronounce an anathema against; denounce; curse.

v.i.

2. to pronounce anathemas; curse.

Also, esp. Brit., anathematise .

[ 1560-70; ( anathematizare to put under the ban, curse, detest anathematízein to bind by a curse, make accursed, equiv. to anathemat- (s. of anáthema ) + -izein -IZE ]

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