Comminator

/ˈkɒmɪneɪtər/ noun

Definition

One who commminates; a person who threatens, denounces, or formally warns of serious consequences or punishment.

Etymology

From comminate + -or (agent suffix from Latin). This term is extremely rare in modern English.

Kelly Says

Biblical prophets were essentially comminators — their job was literally to threaten people with divine punishment, making them the original 'doom-sayers' of history.

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