noun
the formal act of pronouncing (someone or something) accursed
• Syn: ↑anathematization
• Derivationally related forms: ↑anathematise, ↑anathematize (for: ↑anathematization)
• Hypernyms: ↑banishment, ↑proscription
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anathematization or anathematisation /-mə-tī-zāˈshən/ noun
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Main Entry: ↑anathema
Useful english dictionary. 2012.