First Known Use: 15th century
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commination
noun com·mi·na·tion \ˌkä-mə-ˈnā-shən\
Definition of COMMINATION
— com·mi·na·to·ry \ˈkä-mə-nə-ˌtȯr-ē; kə-ˈmi-nə-, -ˈmī-\ adjective
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Origin of COMMINATION
Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin commination-, comminatio, from comminari to threaten, from com- + minari to threaten — more at mount
Related to COMMINATION
- Synonyms
- censure, condemnation, denunciation, excoriation, objurgation, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, reproof, riot act, stricture
- Antonyms
- citation, commendation, endorsement (also indorsement)
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