1. a threat of punishment or vengeance; a denunciation
Usage: formal; literary
2. a formal ecclesiastical curse or anathema
Usage: religious; formal

Examples

• The prophet’s commination against the corrupt rulers echoed through the temple.
• His letter contained a stern commination warning of legal action.
• The bishop issued a commination against those who violated church doctrine.
• The ancient text was filled with comminations against enemies of the faith.
• She spoke with such force that her words sounded like a commination.
• The treaty included comminations against any nation that broke the agreement.