anathemise

• 过时动词，意为诅咒、谴责或正式将某人或某事物逐出教会。

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.

   诅咒或谴责

   • 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.

   同义词anathematizecondemncursedamndenounceexecrateimprecate

   反义词bless

2. To wish harm uponC2formal

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

   诅咒

   • 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.

   同义词anathematizecursedamnexecrateimprecatemaledict

   反义词bless