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com·mi·nate
/
ˈkɒm
əˌneɪt
/
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verb (used with object),
verb
(used without object),
-nat·ed,
-nat·ing.
1.
to threaten with divine punishment or vengeance.
2.
to curse; anathematize.
Origin:
1605–15;
back formation from
commination
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comminate
verb
curse or declare to be evil or anathema or threaten with divine punishment [syn:
accurse
]
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