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- [kom-uh-neyt]
- /ˈkɒm əˌneɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kom-uh-neyt]
- /ˈkɒm əˌneɪt/
Definitions of comminate word
- verb comminate to anathematize 3
- noun comminate To denounce or curse. 1
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Origin of comminate
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15; back formation from commination
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Parts of speech for Comminate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
comminate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% 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.
comminate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for comminate
verb comminate
- intimidate — to make timid; fill with fear.
- menace — something that threatens to cause evil, harm, injury, etc.; a threat: Air pollution is a menace to health.
- scare — to fill, especially suddenly, with fear or terror; frighten; alarm.
- portend — to indicate in advance; to foreshadow or presage, as an omen does: The street incident may portend a general uprising.
- forewarn — to warn in advance.
Antonyms for comminate
verb comminate
- assist — If you assist someone, you help them to do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- alleviate — If you alleviate pain, suffering, or an unpleasant condition, you make it less intense or severe.
- protect — to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.
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