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comminate, v.|ˈkɒmɪneɪt|
[f. L. commināt- ppl. stem of commināri (cf. next): see -ate3.]
trans. To threaten (with Divine vengeance), anathematize. Also with acc. of cognate meaning, and intr. Hence ˈcomminating vbl. n.
1611Speed Hist. Gt. Brit. ix. ix. (1632) 613 Either by perswasion, or crauing, or commanding, or comminating, or excommunicating. 1801G. Hardinge Sec. Essence of Malone 55 (L.), I cannot agree to this anathema, though comminated by, etc. 1839Ld. Cockburn Jrnl. I. 219 No one liked less to be thwarted or could comminate better. 1847–54Thackeray Christmas Bks. (1872) 73 Gronow, if he comminates his neighbour's congregation, is the affectionate father of his own. |