1. to curse or condemn solemnly, especially in a religious context
Usage: formal; religious
2. to strongly disapprove of or reject something
Usage: formal

Examples

• The church decided to anathematize the heretical teachings.
• Religious leaders anathematized those who opposed the doctrine.
• The council anathematized the controversial practices.
• Critics anathematized the new policy as harmful to society.
• The bishop threatened to anathematize anyone who supported the rebellion.
• Scholars anathematized the theory as fundamentally flawed.