1
as in curse
a prayer that harm will come to someone
uttered an anathema before driving the would-be robber from the his shop
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as in enemy
something or someone that is hated
the use of animals in the testing of cosmetics is anathema to animal-rights activists
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Recent Examples of anathema
Colossal’s functional species concept is anathema to the Endangered Species Act.
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Alex Erwin, The Conversation, 6 June 2025
As for the state’s longer-term financial picture, the kind of deeper cuts Republicans espouse are anathema to Pritzker and the legislature’s Democratic supermajority.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
China’s regulatory framework and especially its draconian rules regarding data transfers are anathema to foreign partners.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 29 May 2025
In years past, such an idea might have been an anathema.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 27 May 2025
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Alex Erwin, The Conversation, 6 June 2025
As for the state’s longer-term financial picture, the kind of deeper cuts Republicans espouse are anathema to Pritzker and the legislature’s Democratic supermajority.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
China’s regulatory framework and especially its draconian rules regarding data transfers are anathema to foreign partners.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 29 May 2025
In years past, such an idea might have been an anathema.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anathema
Noun
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Ancient 'pharaoh's curse' fungus shows promise in killing cancer cells.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2025
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The song breaks Booth's life-defining generational curse.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Noun
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It’s often considered an enemy of development in the state due to its ability to slow projects to a grinding halt.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2025
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After each round, a new hand is drawn from the deck, enemies perform their actions (and maybe more enemies appear), and action points reset.—
Jason Bennett,
Arkansas Online,
29 June 2025
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This president creates more hate every day. — Jelmir Atkins, Sycamore, Illinois Submit a letter, of no more than 400 words, to the editor here or email letters@chicagotribune.com.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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The video was filmed after the reunion, during which the subject of online hate was a prominent topic.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
25 June 2025
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While Bombshell took home the Oscar for Best Makeup and Hairstyling in 2020, which was admittedly deserved in the case of Charlize Theron’s transformation into Megyn Kelly, Kidman’s wig was an abomination.—
Jihane Bousfiha,
Vulture,
2 July 2025
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Mansory’s latest improvement—or abomination, depending on your perspective—is a G-Wagen convertible with a livery inspired by the board game Monopoly.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
18 June 2025
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All the losing, the antipathy toward Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf and the lack of any true stars have factored into the current malaise.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
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Despite his deep, deep antipathy toward Netanyahu, Trump understands the transactional nature of his relationship with those voters who prioritize Israel’s future over any domestic U.S. priorities.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
17 June 2025
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Holly hits the road with the activist and brings along a gun, despite her deep need to be near her home and her abhorrence of weapons.—
Maren Longbella,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2025
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The reactions from right-of-center publications divide into roughly four camps, aligning on a spectrum ranging from vocal approval to outright abhorrence.—
Zack Beauchamp,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
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Hartford Courant This has developed in phobias known as friggatriskaidekaphobia, which is the fear of Friday the 13th, or triskaidekaphobia, which means the fear of the number 13.—
Tribune News Reports,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2025
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As seen in the video above, even before the fire alarm goes off, the dog was triggered, which happens to canines with phobias.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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Between the lines: Many undecideds are painfully trying to balance their sense of obligation with their detestation for Trump, as USA Today first detailed on Thursday.—
Erin Doherty,
Axios,
14 Dec. 2024
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One of the most memorable chapters epitomizes her detestation for the ultra-wealthy and pompous intellectuals who rushed to rationalize her work.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2024
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“Anathema.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anathema. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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