Anathematise (Verb)
Meaning
Curse or declare to be evil or anathema or threaten with divine punishment.
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The church council gathered to anathematise the heretic and condemn his teachings as false.
- The dictator was anathematised by world leaders, who called for his immediate ouster and prosecution.
- In a fiery sermon, the priest anathematised the corrupt officials who had embezzled funds meant for the poor.
- The ancient cult was anathematised by the ruling elite, who saw their practices as barbaric and uncivilised.
- Many called for the anathematisation of the tyrannical leader who had ruled with an iron fist, crushing opposition and dissent.