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comminate

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb comminate has 1 sense
  1. execrate, anathemize, comminate, anathemise, anathematize, anathematise - curse or declare to be evil or anathema or threaten with divine punishment
    --1 is one way to deplore
    Sample sentences:
    Somebody ----s something
    Somebody ----s somebody

Definitions from the Web

Term: comminate

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition:

To denounce or threaten with punishment; to curse or censure severely.

Examples:

  • The priest comminated the sinners during his sermon.
  • The teacher comminated the late students for their persistent tardiness.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition:

Showing a threatening or condemning manner.

Examples:

  • His comminate glare intimidated everyone in the room.
  • The judge's comminate tone made the defendant's heart race.

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