Associations to the word «Commination»

Wiktionary

COMMINATION, noun. A formal denunciation; especially one threatening divine punishment, read out in church on Ash Wednesday

Dictionary definition

COMMINATION, noun. Prayers proclaiming God's anger against sinners; read in the Church of England on Ash Wednesday.
COMMINATION, noun. A threat of divine punishment or vengeance.

Wise words

Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible, speak a few sensible words.
Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe