anathemize

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anathemize

The priest anathemizes the wicked idol in a solemn ceremony.

Definition
  1. Verb (transitive):
    • To pronounce a formal curse upon someone or something; to declare someone or something to be evil, detestable, or anathema, often with a threat of divine punishment.
    • To wish harm or evil upon someone; to invoke a curse.
Usage and Examples
  • Verb:
    • The high priest would anathemize any member of the tribe who broke the sacred laws.
    • In his anger, he began to anathemize his enemies, calling for their ruin.
    • The council moved to anathemize the heretical teachings, declaring them a danger to the faith.
Advanced Usage
  • "to anathemize someone/something as...": This structure specifies the nature of the condemnation.
    • The prophet anathemized the corrupt city as a den of wickedness.
  • The act of anathemizing is typically formal, severe, and associated with religious or solemn condemnation, distinguishing it from casual swearing.
Variants and Related Words
  • Anathema (n): The person or thing that is cursed or intensely disliked. ()
  • Anathema (n): A formal curse, especially one issued by ecclesiastical authority. ()
  • Anathamatize (v): A less common variant with the same meaning as "anathemize."
Synonyms
  • Curse: To invoke evil or misfortune upon.
  • Execrate: To feel or express great loathing for; to curse.
  • Damnation: (As a verb in archaic use) To condemn, especially to hell.
  • Denounce: To condemn openly as being wrong or evil (less focused on invoking supernatural harm).
Antonyms
  • Bless: To invoke divine favor upon.
  • Praise: To express warm approval or admiration.
  • Sanctify: To set apart as or declare holy; to free from sin.
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • To pronounce/utter an anathema against: A formal phrase meaning to declare someone or something accursed.
    • The synod pronounced an anathema against the new doctrine.
  • To be under anathema: To be in a state of being formally cursed or excommunicated.
    • Any who followed the heresy were considered under anathema.
anathemize

The priest anathemizes the wicked idol in a solemn ceremony.

Verb
  1. curse or declare to be evil or anathema or threaten with divine punishment
  2. wish harm upon; invoke evil upon
    • The bad witch cursed the child

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