anathematize

Example Sentences

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It is to Mr. Hale’s great credit that he refuses to anathematize the prodigal children in his book.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Should we anathematize communication with half the population?

From Washington Post • Dec. 31, 2020

This became another reason to anathematize Golden Books, which were for decades shunned by library buyers.

From Slate • Jan. 12, 2017

They can anathematize better men than themselves; and denounce slavery as a curse, an evil, a hardship!

From A Review of Uncle Tom's Cabin or, An Essay on Slavery by Woodward, A.

Swear as much as you think the circumstances require, or as my cousin will allow," he said, "but be just before you're generous: don't anathematize Kathleen.

From Guy Livingstone; or, 'Thorough' by Lawrence, George A. (George Alfred)