commination

C2 Topic:Abstract Ideas

US /ˌkɒmɪˈneɪʃən/ UK /ˌkɒmɪˈneɪʃən/ See IPA manual

Meanings

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noun
a formal denunciation or threat of punishment, especially divine punishment

The sermon ended with a commination against unrepentant sinners.

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Synonyms

1 noun · a formal denunciation or... cataplexis

Word family

Forms comminations

Etymology

From Latin comminātiō, from comminor (“to threaten”).

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Abstract Ideas Word Formation & Derivatives Register & Style

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