commination
[noun]
Synonyms: curse, anathema, imprecation, malediction, malison

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commination noun. [kɒmɪ'neɪʃ(ǝ)n] LME.
[Latin comminatio(n-), from comminat- pa. ppl stem of comminari, formed as COM- + minari threaten: see -ATION.]
1. Threatening of divine vengeance; denunciation. LME.

2. A recital of divine threats against sinners in the Anglican liturgy for Ash Wednesday; the service that includes this. M16.

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