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anathemise

/əˈnæθ.ə.maɪz/

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verb

/əˈnæθ.ə.maɪz/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший глагол, означающий проклинать, осуждать или официально отлучать от церкви кого-либо или что-либо.

An archaic verb meaning to curse, denounce, or formally excommunicate someone or something.

  1. To curse or denounceC2formal

    To formally curse, denounce, or declare someone or something to be evil or detestable, often invoking divine punishment.

    ruПроклинать или осуждать

    • The priest anathemised the heretics in a solemn ceremony.
    • In ancient times, leaders would anathemise their enemies publicly.
    • The council anathemised the practice as a violation of sacred laws.

    Synonymsanathematizecondemncursedamndenounceexecrateimprecate

    Antonymsbless

  2. To wish harm uponC2formal

    To express a strong wish for harm or misfortune to befall someone or something.

    ruПроклинать

    • The villagers anathemised the invaders, hoping they would face defeat.
    • He anathemised the storm that destroyed his crops.
    • She anathemised the day she made that terrible decision.

    Synonymsanathematizecursedamnexecrateimprecatemaledict

    Antonymsbless