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Definition of Anathemise
1. Verb. Wish harm upon; invoke evil upon. "The bad witch cursed the child"
Exact synonyms: Anathemize, Bedamn, Beshrew, Curse, Damn, Imprecate, Maledict
Generic synonyms: Arouse, Bring Up, Call Down, Call Forth, Conjure, Conjure Up, Evoke, Invoke, Put Forward, Raise, Stir
Antonyms: Bless
Derivative terms: Curse, Curse, Damnation, Damnation, Damnatory, Imprecation, Malediction
Generic synonyms: Arouse, Bring Up, Call Down, Call Forth, Conjure, Conjure Up, Evoke, Invoke, Put Forward, Raise, Stir
Antonyms: Bless
Derivative terms: Curse, Curse, Damnation, Damnation, Damnatory, Imprecation, Malediction
2. Verb. Curse or declare to be evil or anathema or threaten with divine punishment. "Sam and Sue anathemise the movie "
Exact synonyms: Accurse, Anathematise, Anathematize, Anathemize, Comminate, Execrate
Generic synonyms: Deplore
Derivative terms: Anathema, Anathematisation, Anathematization, Anathema, Anathematization, Comminatory, Execration, Execration
Generic synonyms: Deplore
Derivative terms: Anathema, Anathematisation, Anathematization, Anathema, Anathematization, Comminatory, Execration, Execration
Lexicographical Neighbors of Anathemise
Literary usage of Anathemise
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Bulwark, Or, Reformation Journal: In Defence of the True Interests of by Scottish Reformation Society (1866)
"... and particularly by the holy Council of Trent ; and I condemn, reject, and
anathemise all things contrary thereto, and all heresies which the Church has ..."
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