anathematise
/ə'næθimətais/ Cách viết khác : (anathematise) /ə'næθimətais/
Definition
- Verb:
- To formally and solemnly curse or denounce someone or something as evil, accursed, or worthy of divine punishment.
- To pronounce an anathema upon; to declare something to be anathema, often in a religious or formal context.
Usage
- The verb "anathematise" is a formal and strong term, typically used in religious, theological, or highly condemnatory contexts. It implies an official or solemn pronouncement of condemnation.
- It is a transitive verb, requiring a direct object (the person or thing being cursed).
Examples
- The council voted to anathematise the heretical teachings.
- The prophet would often anathematise the corrupt practices of the city's rulers.
- In the historical decree, the emperor was anathematised by the church.
Advanced Usage
- "to anathematise someone/something as...": To declare someone or something to be a specific type of evil.
- The radical group anathematised modern science as a form of blasphemy.
Variants and Related Words
- Anathematize: The preferred spelling in American English.
- Anathema (n): The formal act of excommunication or curse; a thing or person that is vehemently disliked.
- His ideas were considered anathema to the traditionalists.
- Anathema (n): A strong curse.
- He lived under the anathema of his former community.
Synonyms
- Curse: To invoke evil or misfortune upon.
- Execrate: To feel or express great loathing for.
- Denounce: To condemn openly as being wrong or evil.
- Excommunicate: To officially exclude someone from participation in the sacraments and services of the Christian Church (a specific form of anathematising within a church context).
Antonyms
- Bless: To confer or invoke divine favor upon.
- Praise: To express warm approval or admiration of.
- Canonize: To officially declare (a dead person) a saint (the opposite of anathematising in a religious context).
Related Phrases/Idioms
- "To pronounce/declare anathema upon": A formal phrase synonymous with "to anathematise."
- The synod pronounced anathema upon the dissenting bishop.
Verb
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curse or declare to be evil or anathema or threaten with divine punishment
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