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Webster 1913 Edition


Anathematize

A-nath′e-ma-tize

,
Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Anathematized
;
p. pr. & vb. n.
Anathematizing
.]
[L.
anathematizare
, Gr. [GREEK] to devote, make accursed: cf. F.
anathématiser
.]
To pronounce an anathema against; to curse. Hence: To condemn publicly as something accursed.
Milton.

Webster 1828 Edition


Anathematize

ANATH'EMATIZE

,
Verb.
T.
To excommunicate with a denunciation of curses; to pronounce an anathema against.