anathematize

/ə'næθimətais/ Cách viết khác : (anathematise) /ə'næθimətais/

Thân thiện

The priest anathematized the ancient idol during the ceremony.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To formally curse someone or something; to declare something to be evil, detestable, or accursed.
   • To pronounce an ecclesiastical curse upon; to excommunicate or denounce vehemently.

Usage

• The verb "anathematize" is a formal and strong term, often used in religious or solemn contexts to express severe condemnation. It implies an official or authoritative pronouncement of a curse or denunciation.
• It is typically used with a direct object (e.g., to anathematize a person, a doctrine, or a practice).

Examples

• Verb:
  • The council voted to anathematize the heretical teachings.
  • The prophet anathematized the corrupt practices of the city.
  • They were anathematized by the church for their rebellion.

Advanced Usage

• "to anathematize someone/something as...": to declare someone or something to be a particular type of evil or abomination.
  • The leader anathematized the new law as a tool of oppression.
• The act of anathematizing is the imposition of an anathema, which is a formal curse or a thing or person that is intensely disliked.

Variants and Related Words

• Anathematise (verb): The British English spelling variant of "anathematize."
• Anathema (noun): The formal curse or the person/thing that is cursed. This is the root noun from which the verb is derived.
  • His ideas were considered anathema to the traditional values.
• Anathematize (verb): A less common variant with the same meaning as "anathematize."

Synonyms

• Curse: To invoke evil or misfortune upon.
• Execrate: To feel or express great loathing for.
• Denounce: To publicly declare to be wrong or evil.
• Excommunicate: To officially exclude someone from participation in the sacraments and services of the Christian Church.

Antonyms

• Bless: To confer or invoke divine favor upon.
• Praise: To express warm approval or admiration.
• Sanctify: To set apart as or declare holy.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• "To pronounce/declare anathema upon": A phrase with a meaning very similar to "to anathematize," emphasizing the formal declaration.
  • The bishop pronounced anathema upon the schismatics.
• "To lay an anathema on": An older phrasing meaning to place a curse upon.
  • The ancient text laid an anathema on anyone who defiled the tomb.

Học thuật

Verb

1. curse or declare to be evil or anathema or threaten with divine punishment

Từ đồng nghĩa

• accurse
• execrate
• anathemize
• comminate
• anathemise
• anathematise