anathematized

verb

past tense of anathematize
1
as in cursed
to ask a divine power to send harm or evil upon heretics anathematized by the church leaders

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2
as in denounced
to declare to be morally wrong or evil fundamentalist preachers who anathematize any departure from a literal interpretation of the Bible

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  1. cursed
  2. denounced
  3. condemned
  4. criticized
  5. blamed
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  • Rice chooses us, just as Lestat chooses those who are privileged or cursed enough to become his companions instead of merely his victims.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The film’s plot involves a superstitious young woman named Hayat who is convinced she’s cursed and wants to end her life.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of cursed
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  • The fashion publication 1 Granary chimed in, suggesting that a number of industry figures who denounced the collection would later shop it.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Abraham and Szor, both Israeli filmmakers, have been denounced as traitors in Israel, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu himself has threatened to revoke their citizenship.
    — Justin Chang, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of denounced
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  • Barry Jefferson, president of the NAACP Arkansas State Conference, has condemned the Sanders ad for reducing low-income people to a stereotype where poverty is seen as a flaw.
    — Laura Turbay, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Jim Desmond, a Republican running for an open congressional seat representing parts of San Diego County, condemned the remarks on social media.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of condemned
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  • Osborn has been traveling across Nebraska to hold meetings in all 93 counties and has repeatedly criticized Ricketts for not holding town halls to meet with constituents.
    — NICHOLAS INGRAM, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Hinojosa has campaigned on her tenure as a civil rights lawyer and criticized Abbott’s crime policies as violating civil liberties.
    — Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of criticized
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  • Nuñez defended police tactics despite a growing number of severe injuries blamed on officers' riot-control weapons.
    — NICOLAS GARRIGA, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Rather than point to the comments, however, Cruz blamed fans who attempted to force their way through the entrance of the stadium before the game.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
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