anathematize

a·nath·e·ma·tize

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [uh-nath-uh-muh-tahyz]
- /əˈnæθ ə məˌtaɪz/
- /əˈnæθɪmətaɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-nath-uh-muh-tahyz]
- /əˈnæθ ə məˌtaɪz/

Definitions of anathematize word

verb anathematize to pronounce an anathema (upon a person, etc); curse 3
verb transitive anathematize to utter an anathema (against); curse 3
verb with object anathematize to pronounce an anathema against; denounce; curse. 1
verb without object anathematize to pronounce anathemas; curse. 1
noun anathematize Curse; condemn. 1
verb anathematize (Transitive Verb) To cause to be, or to declare as, an anathema or evil. 0

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Origin of anathematize

First appearance:

before 1560

One of the 32% oldest English words

1560-70; (< Middle French) < Late Latin anathematizāre to put under the ban, curse, detest < Greek anathematízein to bind by a curse, make accursed, equivalent to anathemat- (stem of anáthema) + -izein -ize

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Parts of speech for Anathematize

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Anathematize

anathematize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for anathematize

verb anathematize

maledict — accursed.
damn — Damn, damn it, and dammit are used by some people to express anger or impatience.
imprecate — to invoke or call down (evil or curses), as upon a person.
comminate — to anathematize
curse — If you curse, you use rude or offensive language, usually because you are angry about something.

All 6 Synonyms of anathematize

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