anathematize

Example Sentences

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It is to Mr. Hale’s great credit that he refuses to anathematize the prodigal children in his book.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Should we anathematize communication with half the population?

From Washington Post • Dec. 31, 2020

This became another reason to anathematize Golden Books, which were for decades shunned by library buyers.

From Slate • Jan. 12, 2017

Duelling, branded by the law, is also now so branded in public opinion that it would be waste of words to anathematize it.

From The Galaxy Vol. XXIII?March, 1877.?No. 3 by Various

They are ready to anathematize any man in their own ranks who will decry the self-evident truths which he uttered.

From Imperium in Imperio: A Study of the Negro Race Problem A Novel by Griggs, Sutton E. (Sutton Elbert)