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commination noun[ C or U ] uk /ˌkɒm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ us /ˌkɑːm.əˈneɪ.ʃən/
comminationnoun[C or U] (JUDGMENT) formal the act of threatening to punish someone, or an occasion when someone does this: Other people she knew would have nothing but commination for him. He confined his feelings to muttered accusations and private comminations. What is evident is the loss of emotional control, and the replacement of analysis with commination. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Threats & warnings advance warning alarm alarm bell bell-ringing beware the ides of Marchidiom bomb scare bow brushback pitch burglar alarm cautionary don't you dareidiom early warning system hear warning bellsidiom one swallow doesn't make a summeridiom protection racket red alert red flag scare quotes screamer yellow card
comminationnoun[C or U] (IN CHURCH) religion specialized prayers about God's judgements that are said in some Christian churches on Ash Wednesday(= the first day of Lent, a period when, for religious reasons, some Christians stop doing particular things that they enjoy): "The Book of Common Prayer" mentioned a great variety of Christian gatherings, including Communion, baptism, comminations, burials, and so on. Allowance was made for the role of the choir in morning and evening prayer, at burials, and at the commination. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Religious ceremonies & prayers alleluia amen anoint anointed anointment confirm confirmation consecrate consecration dedicate liturgical liturgically liturgy thanksgiving the Lord's Prayer the Lord's Supper unchristened unction unprogrammed vespers |