comminate
Definition
Verb: 1. To denounce or curse; to declare something to be evil or anathematized; to threaten with divine punishment. This is a formal and somewhat archaic verb meaning to pronounce a severe condemnation or curse upon someone or something, often with a religious or moral authority.
Usage
This verb is used in formal, often religious or legalistic, contexts to describe a solemn act of condemnation. It is transitive and typically followed by a direct object (the thing or person being denounced).
Examples
- The prophet would comminate the city for its wickedness.
- The ancient text comminates those who break the sacred oath.
- The decree comminated the heresy and all who supported it.
Advanced Usage
- The act of commination is often associated with formal declarations of excommunication or anathema within a religious community.
- It can be used in a more secular, literary sense to describe a vehement and formal denunciation.
Variants and Related Words
- Commination (noun): The act of threatening punishment or vengeance; a formal denunciation or curse.
- The priest's sermon was a fierce commination against greed.
- Comminatory (adjective): Threatening, denunciatory.
- He received a comminatory letter from the authorities.
Synonyms
- Anathematize
- Execrate
- Denounce
- Condemn
- Curse
Antonyms
- Bless
- Praise
- Approve
- Laud
Verb
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curse or declare to be evil or anathema or threaten with divine punishment
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