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

"Who would dare to play tricks with such a wily one as you?" said Brigitte, fully comprehending the comminatory nature of la Peyrade's last words, interpolated into the conversation without rhyme or reason.

From The Lesser Bourgeoisie by Balzac, Honoré de

I detected something comminatory in his yellow, emaciated countenance, but I believe now he was simply startled by my youth. 

From The Arrow of Gold A Story Between Two Notes by Conrad, Joseph

I betook myself straight to the H�tel Danieli, hoping against hope that Ibsen's sole answer would not be a comminatory grunt and an instant rupture of all future relations with myself.

From A Christmas Garland by Beerbohm, Max, Sir