comminatory
Example Sentences
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A few years later, I got a comminatory phone call from one of the firm's founders.
From The Guardian • Mar. 18, 2013
A fortnight ago, a short comminatory note, such as Britain once sent to Finland, was drawn up in three versions.
From Time Magazine Archive
Wherever they meet with opposition they at once resort to comminatory messages.
From German Problems and Personalities by Saroléa, Charles
So the instruments were tuned and the comminatory verses sung.
From The Mayor of Casterbridge by Hardy, Thomas
"Who would dare to play tricks with such a wily one as you?" said Brigitte, fully comprehending the comminatory nature of la Peyrade's last words, interpolated into the conversation without rhyme or reason.
From The Lesser Bourgeoisie by Balzac, Honoré de
