anathematize (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 1 sense of the word *anathematize*:
VERB	communication	anathematize, accurse, execrate, anathemize, comminate, anathemise, anathematise	curse or declare to be evil or anathema or threaten with divine punishment

English > *anathematize*: 1 sense > verb 1, communication
Meaning	curse or declare to be evil or anathema or threaten with divine punishment.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Model	Sam and Sue anathematize the movie
Synonyms	accurse, execrate, anathemize, comminate, anathemise, anathematise
Broader	deplore	Express strong disapproval of
Spanish	abominar, anatematizar, execrar
Catalan	abominar, anatematitzar, execrar
Nouns	anathema	a formal ecclesiastical curse accompanied by excommunication
Nouns	anathematization	the formal act of pronouncing (someone or something) accursed

HyperDic: anathematize