Definitions

comminate

[kom-uh-neyt] / ˈkɒm əˌneɪt /

VERB

anathematize

Synonyms

STRONG

accurse anathemize damn excommunicate execrate imprecate maledict

VERB

threaten

Synonyms

STRONGEST

intimidate menace scare

STRONG

abuse admonish augur blackmail bluster browbeat bully caution cow enforce forebode forewarn fulminate growl portend presage pressurize scowl snarl spook terrorize torment

WEAK

flex muscles look daggers make threat push around shake fist at walk heavy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

assist help

STRONG

approve commend compliment defend flatter please praise

WEAK

alleviate guard protect relieve save

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Some of my friends jeer or comminate at Mr. Howells; for my part I only shudder and echo the celebrated "There, but for the grace of God."

From Essays in English Literature, 1780-1860 by Saintsbury, George

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