1. to curse or condemn someone or something strongly and formally
Usage: British spelling (U.S. spelling: anathematizes); third person singular present tense
2. to pronounce an anathema against; to excommunicate
Usage: religious or formal context; British spelling

Examples

• The church anathematises heresy and false doctrine.
• He anathematises all forms of corruption in government.
• The council anathematises those who reject the established principles.
• She anathematises violence and cruelty in her writings.
• The institution anathematises any deviation from its core values.
• They anathematise the practice as morally reprehensible.