anathematised

[uh-nath-uh-muh-tahyzd]

anathematised Definition

to curse or condemn someone or something, especially by religious authority.

Using anathematised: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "anathematised" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The church anathematised the heretic.

  • Example

    He was anathematised by the community for his radical views.

  • Example

    The king anathematised anyone who opposed his rule.

anathematised Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with anathematised

  • a phrase used in formal excommunication ceremonies, meaning 'let him be accursed'

    Example

    The bishop pronounced the words 'anathema sit' over the heretic.

  • a phrase used in early Christian writings, meaning 'our Lord has come'

    Example

    The apostle Paul used the phrase 'anathema maranatha' in his first letter to the Corinthians.

  • something or someone that is detested or shunned

    Example

    In this community, being a traitor is anathema to everyone.

Origins of anathematised

from Late Latin 'anathematizare', from Greek 'anathematizein', meaning 'to devote to evil'

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Summary: anathematised in Brief

'Anathematised' [uh-nath-uh-muh-tahyzd] means to curse or condemn someone or something, especially by religious authority. It is often used in formal contexts, such as excommunication ceremonies, and can also be used informally to mean 'curse out' or 'throw shade at.' Phrases like 'anathema sit' and 'anathema maranatha' have specific historical and religious meanings.