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ANATHEMIZE Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word anathemize. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word anathemize. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for ANATHEMIZE

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curse
verb, nounv, n
noun

• profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

• an appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group

• an evil spell

• something causing misery or death

• a severe affliction

verb

• utter obscenities or profanities

• heap obscenities upon

• wish harm upon; invoke evil upon

• exclude from a church or a religious community

execrate
verbv
verb

• find repugnant

• curse or declare to be evil or anathema or threaten with divine punishment

censure
verb, nounv, n
noun

• harsh criticism or disapproval

• the state of being excommunicated

verb

• rebuke formally

condemn
verbv
verb

• express strong disapproval of

• declare or judge unfit for use or habitation

• compel or force into a particular state or activity

• demonstrate the guilt of (someone)

• pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law

• appropriate (property) for public use

denounce
verbv
verb

• speak out against

• to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful

• announce the termination of, as of treaties

• give away information about somebody

revile
verbv
verb

• spread negative information about

vilify
verbv
verb

• spread negative information about

anathemise
verbv
verb

• wish harm upon; invoke evil upon

• curse or declare to be evil or anathema or threaten with divine punishment

accurse
verbv
verb

• curse or declare to be evil or anathema or threaten with divine punishment

anathematise
verbv
verb

• curse or declare to be evil or anathema or threaten with divine punishment

anathematize
verbv
verb

• curse or declare to be evil or anathema or threaten with divine punishment

bedamn
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• wish harm upon; invoke evil upon

beshrew
verbv
verb

• wish harm upon; invoke evil upon

comminate
verbv
verb

• curse or declare to be evil or anathema or threaten with divine punishment

imprecate
verbv
verb

• wish harm upon; invoke evil upon

• utter obscenities or profanities

maledict
verbv
adjective satellite

• under a curse

verb

• wish harm upon; invoke evil upon

Best Hypernyms For ANATHEMIZE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for anathemize, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
arouse conjure deplore evoke invoke raise stir
Phrases (5)
bring upcall downcall forthconjure upput forward

Alternatives for CURSE

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