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anathematized

/əˈnæθəməˌtaɪzd/ /əˈnæθəməˌθaɪzd/

Meanings
verb
To cause to be, or to declare as, an anathema or evil.

Examples :

"The community anathematized the politician's proposal to demolish the local park, considering it a betrayal of public trust and environmental responsibility. "
religion curse theology

Related Words

Illustration betrayal

betrayal noun

/bɪˈtɹeɪəl/

The act of betraying

"The student's betrayal of his study group cost them the entire project. "

Illustration responsibility

responsibility noun

/ɹɪˌspɑnsəˈbɪlɪɾi/

The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.

"Responsibility is a heavy burden."

Illustration demolish

demolish verb

/dəˈmɒl.ɪʃ/

To destroy.

"They demolished the old mill and put up four townhouses."

Illustration considering

considering verb

/kənˈsɪdəɹɪŋ/

To think about seriously.

"Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun."

Illustration cause

cause noun

/kɔːz/ /kɔz/

(often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.

"They identified a burst pipe as the cause of the flooding."

Illustration public

public noun

/ˈpʌblɪk/

The people in general, regardless of membership of any particular group.

"Members of the public may not proceed beyond this point."

Illustration community

community noun

/k(ə)ˈmjunəti/ /kəˈmjuːnɪti/

A group sharing a common understanding, and often the same language, law, manners, and/or tradition.

"The school community celebrated the end-of-year festival together. "

Illustration anathema

anathema noun

/əˈnæθəmə/

A ban or curse pronounced with religious solemnity by ecclesiastical authority, often accompanied by excommunication; something denounced as accursed.

"The teacher's strict adherence to the school's rules was anathema to some students. "

Illustration declare

declare verb

/dɪˈkleə/ /dəˈklɛɚ/

To make clear, explain, interpret.

"The teacher declared the rules for the class project, explaining how each part would be graded. "

Illustration proposal

proposal noun

/pɹəˈpəʊzəl/ /pɹəˈpoʊzəl/

Something which is proposed, or offered for consideration or acceptance

"My brother made a proposal to the family for a weekend camping trip. "

Illustration environmental

environmental adjective

/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentəl/ /ˌenvairənˈmentəl/

Pertaining to the environment.

"The school's new policy focuses on environmental sustainability. "

Illustration politician

politician noun

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "