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a·nath·e·ma·tize  (-nth-m-tz)

tr.v. a·nath·e·ma·tized, a·nath·e·ma·tiz·ing, a·nath·e·ma·tiz·es

To proclaim an anathema on; curse.

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[Late Latin anathematzre, from Greek anathematizein, from anathema, anathemat-, anathema; see anathema.]

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a·nathe·ma·ti·zation (-t-zshn) n.

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anathematize or -tise

Verb

[-tizing, -tized] or -tising, -tised to curse: he anathematized the world in general

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Verb

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anathematize - curse or declare to be evil or anathema or threaten with divine punishment accurse, anathematise, comminate, execrate, anathemise, anathemize deplore - express strong disapproval of; "We deplore the government's treatment of political prisoners"