anathematisation
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
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the formal act of pronouncing (someone or something) accursed
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