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anathematization (n.)

"act of formally denouncing as accursed," 1590s, from Medieval Latin anathematizationem (nominative anathematizatio), noun of action from past-participle stem of Late Latin anathematizare, from Greek anathematizein "to devote (to evil)," from stem of anathema (q.v.). Earlier was anathemization (1540s).

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Definitions of anathematization from WordNet

anathematization (n.)
the formal act of pronouncing (someone or something) accursed;
Synonyms: anathematisation
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