anathema
/əˈnæθəmə/
anathema
📚 Meanings
- 1.
something or someone that one vehemently dislikes or loathes.
"The thought of being a father was anathema to him."
- 2.
a person or thing accursed or very loathed.
"The thought of being a father was anathema to him."
- 3.
a formal curse by a pope or a council of the church, excommunicating a person or group.
"The thought of being a father was anathema to him."
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His rudeness was anathema to her.
His rudeness was anathema to her.
For many people, cheating on a test is anathema to the concept of fairness.
For many people, cheating on a test is anathema to the concept of fairness.
The company's policy of exploiting workers was anathema to the union leaders.
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How do you pronounce anathema?
anathema is pronounced [/əˈnæθəmə/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does anathema mean?
anathema means "anathema". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is anathema?
anathema is a Advanced-level word.
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Example: "His rudeness was anathema to her." — used to mean "anathema".
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