comminatory

Example Sentences

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A few years later, I got a comminatory phone call from one of the firm's founders.

From The Guardian • Mar. 18, 2013

A fortnight ago, a short comminatory note, such as Britain once sent to Finland, was drawn up in three versions.

From Time Magazine Archive

The uninspired choregraphy of this ballet was also ascribed to Miassine by the programme, although probably in no comminatory spirit.

From Interpreters by Van Vechten, Carl

“She has gone after him,” stated Fyne in comminatory tones.

From Chance A Tale in Two Parts by Conrad, Joseph

Wherever they meet with opposition they at once resort to comminatory messages.

From German Problems and Personalities by Saroléa, Charles