anathematization
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Definition
Noun: * The formal act of pronouncing (someone or something) accursed: The action of officially and solemnly declaring a person or thing to be cursed, excommunicated, or condemned, often by a religious authority.
Usage Examples
- The council's anathematization of the heretical doctrine was recorded in the official decrees.
- The priest feared the anathematization that would follow if he broke his vows.
- In historical texts, the anathematization of political enemies was sometimes used as a powerful tool.
Advanced Usage
- "To pronounce anathema upon": This is the verbal action that results in anathematization.
- The synod moved to pronounce anathema upon the teachings, leading to their formal anathematization.
Variants and Related Words
- Anathema (n): The thing or person that is cursed; a formal curse or excommunication.
- The idea was considered an anathema to the community's values.
- Anathematize (v): To pronounce an anathema upon; to curse.
- The church would anathematize those who rejected its core tenets.
Synonyms
- Excommunication: The action of officially excluding someone from participation in the sacraments and services of the Christian Church.
- Condemnation: The expression of very strong disapproval; pronouncing to be wrong or evil.
- Denunciation: Public condemnation of someone or something.
- Execration: A curse or the act of cursing.
Antonyms
- Benediction: The utterance of a blessing.
- Canonization: The act of declaring a deceased person a saint.
- Beatification: (In the Roman Catholic Church) declaration that a deceased person is in a state of bliss, constituting a step toward canonization.
Related Phrases
- "To place/put under anathema": An alternative phrasing meaning to anathematize.
- The council voted to place the rebellious bishop under anathema.
Noun
- the formal act of pronouncing (someone or something) accursed