anathematize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To cause to be, or to declare as, an anathema or evil.

Pronunciation

/əˈnæ.θə.mə.taɪz/

Word forms

anathematize anathematizes anathematizing anathematized anathematise

Etymology

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.

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