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Term: Commination

Description:

Commination, as a noun, refers to the act of threatening or denouncing something or someone, often in a strong or forceful way. It can also mean an official curse or condemnation.

As a verb, commination describes the act of pronouncing a curse or denunciation upon someone or something.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The minister's commination against corruption in his sermon struck a chord with the congregation.

2. The commination issued by the judge was severe, leaving the defendant visibly shaken.

Verb:

1. The sorcerer comminated the evil spirits haunting the village, chanting ancient curses.

2. The rival gang leader comminated the entire neighborhood, warning them of severe repercussions if they crossed his territory.

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