anathematization n 1: the formal act of pronouncing (someone or something) accursed [syn: {anathematization}, {anathematisation}]
Anathematization \A*nath`e*ma*ti*za"tion\, n. [LL. anathematisatio.] The act of anathematizing, or denouncing as accursed; imprecation. --Barrow. [1913 Webster]