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commination

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of commination

an often public or formal expression of disapproval

the tendency by some to regard every unfortunate natural disaster as a sign of the Almighty's commination of mankind's sinfulness

Synonyms of commination

censure, condemnation, denunciation, excoriation, objurgation, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, reproof, riot act, stricture

Words Related to commination

admonishment, admonition, castigation, chastisement, damnation, punishment, remonstrance

business, devil, dressing-down, lash, lecture, lesson, rap, scolding, talking-to, tongue-lashing

belittlement, criticism, deprecation, depreciation, disparagement, pan

Near Antonyms of commination

acclamation, honor, tribute

encomium, eulogy, panegyric, plaudit(s), praise

approval, blessing, sanction

Antonyms of commination

citation, commendation, endorsement (also indorsement)

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