anathematisation

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Definition

Noun: The formal act of pronouncing someone or something to be accursed, condemned, or excommunicated, often by religious authority. It involves a solemn declaration of denunciation or a curse.

Usage and Examples
  • Noun:
    • The bishop's anathematisation of the heresy was declared before the entire council.
    • The ancient ritual included the anathematisation of traitors to the kingdom.
Advanced Usage
  • "to pronounce anathema upon": This is a formal phrase closely related to the act of anathematisation.
    • The council moved to pronounce anathema upon the dissenting doctrine.
Variants and Related Words
  • Anathematize (verb): To curse, denounce, or pronounce anathema upon.
    • The church would anathematize those who rejected its core teachings.
  • Anathema (noun): The formal curse or the person/thing that is cursed.
    • His ideas were considered anathema to the established order.
Synonyms
  • Excommunication: The action of officially excluding someone from participation in the sacraments and services of the Christian Church.
  • Denunciation: Public condemnation of someone or something.
  • Condemnation: The expression of very strong disapproval; censure.
Related Phrases
  • To lay under anathema: An alternative phrasing for the act of anathematisation.
    • The decree sought to lay the rebellious group under anathema.
Noun
  1. the formal act of pronouncing (someone or something) accursed

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