comminate

Verb

To threaten with divine punishment or vengeance.

ریشه

From Latin 'comminatus', past participle of 'comminari' ('to threaten'). First used in English in the 16th century.

مثال

• The priest comminated the sinners during his sermon.
• The prophet comminated divine retribution for the wicked.
• She comminated him with a curse if he didn't return the stolen goods.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Comminate someone with something Comminate divine retribution