anathematism

Related to anathematism: anathematise, Accurse

anathematism

1. Obsolete, the pronouncing of a curse or ban with religious solemnity by ecclesiastical authority; anathematization.
2. a curse or malediction. — anathema, n.
See also: Christianity
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