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commination.

A formal denunciation; especially one threatening divine punishment.

11 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˌkɒmɪˈneɪʃən/
  1. A formal denunciation; especially one threatening divine punishment.

Where this word comes from

From Latin comminātiō, from comminor (“to threaten”).

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