Anathematization (Noun)
Meaning
The formal act of pronouncing (someone or something) accursed.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The church's anathematization of the heretic was met with widespread approval from the congregation.
- The ancient curse was believed to be the result of a long-forgotten anathematization by a powerful sorcerer.
- The politician's anathematization by the opposition party was seen as a desperate attempt to discredit her.
- The anathematization of the novel by the literary establishment only served to increase its popularity among readers.
- The historical figure's anathematization by the ruling monarch led to her exile and eventual death in obscurity.