Definitions

1. verb

to formally renounce or denounce as heretical or wrong, or to declare as anathema.

“The church anathematized the individual for their blasphemous statements.”

2. verb

to condemn or curse.

“The people anathematized the corrupt politician for their wrongdoings.”

3. verb

to declare something as accursed or under a divine curse.

“The king anathematized the land after the devastating earthquake.”

4. noun

the act of formally renouncing or denouncing as heretical or wrong.

“The anathematization of the individual caused widespread outrage.”