Anathematize (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 officials decided to anathematize the notorious heretic who had been spreading false teachings among the congregation.
- Many were frightened by the old priest who threatened to anathematize anyone found guilty of worshiping the dark arts.
- The fundamentalist movement vowed to anathematize anyone who dissented from their rigid and narrow dogma.
- The evil sorcerer was anathematized by the high priestess for casting a malevolent spell upon the innocent villagers.
- As a means of enforcing obedience, the tyrannical leader announced that he would anathematize anyone who dared to question his authority.