anathematise

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

verb curse or declare to be evil or anathema or threaten with divine punishment

From anathema + -ise; see anathematize.

Little need to show that this detested family name had long been anathematised by Saint Antoine, and was wrought into the fatal register. — A Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens
For I was now as firmly convinced of her innocence, as I had a few minutes before been deeply imbued with suspicion;--and I cursed--I anathematised the rashness that had marked my conduct. — The Mysteries of London, v. 4/4, George W. M. (George William MacArthur) Reynolds
Ralph relieved her from her perplexity by taking his departure without delay: Madame Mantalini making many gracious inquiries why he never came to see them; and Mr. Mantalini anathematising the stairs with great volubility as he followed them down, in the hope of inducing Kate to look round,--a hope, however, which was destined to remain ungratified. — Nicholas Nickleby, Charles Dickens

accurse, execrate, anathemize, comminate, anathemise, anathematize

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