Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
comminate
verb
ˈkɒm.ɪ.neɪt
Definition
To announce or declare a punishment, often in a formal or authoritative manner.
Examples
- The judge decided to comminate the defendant for their actions.
- In the sermon, the priest comminated sinners as a call to repentance.
- The law comminates heavy fines for violations.
Meaning
Comminate refers to the act of warning or threatening with a penalty or punishment, often used in a legal or religious context.
Synonyms
- condemn
- threaten
- punish
- censure
