Definitions

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • verb wish harm upon; invoke evil upon
  • verb curse or declare to be evil or anathema or threaten with divine punishment

Etymologies

Sorry, no etymologies found.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word anathemise.

Examples

  • -- also it is infernally hot, and having retired to your cabin to disrobe, you anathemise your stable companion who has been likewise inspired; curse your overworked cabin steward who has heaved your bedding on to the wrong site; re-arrange everything and bed down.

    Leonie of the Jungle Joan Conquest

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.