anathematize

== English == === Alternative forms === anathematise === Etymology === From anathema +‎ -ize; the -t- is part of the root of the underlying Greek word ἀνάθεμα (anáthema) (albeit not visible in the nominative singular form), which also explains the plural anathemata and other derivations from anathema such as anathematic. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /əˈnæ.θə.mə.taɪz/ === Verb === anathematize (third-person singular simple present anathematizes, present participle anathematizing, simple past and past participle anathematized) (transitive) To cause to be, or to declare as, an anathema or evil. Synonyms: anathemize, condemn, damn, deprecate, excoriate, vilify ==== Derived terms ==== anathematization anathematizer ==== Translations ====