tr.v. a·nath·e·ma·tized, a·nath·e·ma·tiz·ing, a·nath·e·ma·tiz·es To proclaim an anathema on; curse. [Late Latin anathematīzāre, from Greek anathematizein, from anathema, anathemat-, anathema; see ANATHEMA.] a·nath′e·ma·ti·zation (-tĭ-zāshən) n. |
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