English Explanatory Dictionary

commination

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A formal denunciation; especially one threatening divine punishment.

Pronunciation

/ˌkɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

Word forms

commination comminations

Etymology

From Latin comminātiō, from comminor (“to threaten”).

Synonyms

cataplexis

Related words

comminate comminative comminatory
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