Anathematized

/əˈnæθəməˌtaɪzd/ verb

Definition

Past tense of anathematize; having been formally cursed or condemned by religious authority.

Etymology

Past tense form of anathematize, formed by adding the regular English past tense suffix -ed to the verb stem.

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Countless scientists, heretics, and political enemies were anathematized throughout history—Galileo was anathematized by the Church for supporting heliocentrism, though they eventually apologized 350 years later.

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