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- [kom-uh-ney-shuh n]
- /ˌkɒm əˈneɪ ʃən/
- /ˌkɒ.mɪ.ˈneɪʃ.n̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kom-uh-ney-shuh n]
- /ˌkɒm əˈneɪ ʃən/
Definitions of commination word
- noun commination the act or an instance of threatening punishment or vengeance 3
- noun commination a recital of prayers, including a list of God's judgments against sinners, in the office for Ash Wednesday 3
- noun commination a threat or denunciation 3
- noun commination a threat of punishment or vengeance. 1
- noun commination a denunciation. 1
- noun commination (in the Church of England) a penitential office read on Ash Wednesday in which God's anger and judgments are proclaimed against sinners. 1
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Origin of commination
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English (< Anglo-French) < Latin comminātiōn- (stem of comminātīo), equivalent to commināt(us), past participle of comminārī to threaten (com- com- + minārī to threaten) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Commination
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
commination popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% 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.
commination usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for commination
noun commination
- obloquy — censure, blame, or abusive language aimed at a person or thing, especially by numerous persons or by the general public.
- proscription — the act of proscribing.
- curse — If you curse, you use rude or offensive language, usually because you are angry about something.
- condemnation — Condemnation is the act of saying that something or someone is very bad and unacceptable.
- imprecation — the act of imprecating; cursing.
Antonyms for commination
noun commination
- 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.
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