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Meaning of commination | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

/ˌkɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

Definitions

A formal denunciation; especially one threatening divine punishment.

Examples

“ROMEO Good gentle youth, tempt not a desp’rate man. / ... I beseech thee, youth, / Put not another sin upon my head / By urging me to fury... / PARIS I do defy thy commination / And apprehend thee for a felon here.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

Comminges Commingle Commingled comminglement commingler Commingles