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noun
A formal denunciation; especially one threatening divine punishment.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: cataplexis
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a threat of divine punishment or vengeance
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: threat
noun
prayers proclaiming God's anger against sinners; read in the Church of England on Ash Wednesday
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: prayer, petition, orison
History
From Latin comminātiō, from comminor (“to threaten”).
