comminate

com·mi·nate

[kom-uh-neyt]
verb (used with object), verb (used without object), com·mi·nat·ed, com·mi·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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