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

Rich,—for he had paid the drinks; travelled,—they had his assertion for it; courageous,—he could anathematize the Archbishop; Miséricorde had seldom such a novelty all to itself.

From The Young Seigneur Or, Nation-Making by Lighthall, W. D. (William Douw)

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