anathematize

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anathematize

/əˈnæ.θə.mə.taɪz/

Where it comes from

From anathema + -ize; the -t- is part of the root of the underlying Greek word ἀνάθεμα (anáthema) (albeit not visible in the nominative singular form), which also explains the plural anathemata and other derivations from anathema such as anathematic.

verb anathematizes · anathematizing · anathematized · anathematise

transitive To cause to be, or to declare as, an anathema or evil. These are the fellows that some officers never pretend to damn, however much they may anathematize others.
Similar: anathemize, condemn, damn, deprecate, excoriate, vilify

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verb to cause to be, or to declare as, an anathema

Español	anatematizar
Português	anatematizar, anatemizar
Deutsch	anathematisieren, mit dem Kirchenbann belegen

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@misc{anathematize_2026,
  title = {anathematize},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/anathematize},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}