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
While opinion polls suggest most Britons now believe that leaving the European Union was a mistake, the idea of rapprochement remains anathema to a vocal minority of pro-Brexit lawmakers and voters.
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Stephen Castle, New York Times, 19 May 2025
What is anathema in a conservative House district may be popular in a swing district, and vice versa.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 5 May 2025
Yet that very framing is anathema to the Chinese side—and likely to cause Beijing to disengage altogether.
—Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Foreign Affairs, 29 Apr. 2025
Polis also tried to expand the talks to include some of his priorities that were anathema to labor.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
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Stephen Castle, New York Times, 19 May 2025
What is anathema in a conservative House district may be popular in a swing district, and vice versa.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 5 May 2025
Yet that very framing is anathema to the Chinese side—and likely to cause Beijing to disengage altogether.
—Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Foreign Affairs, 29 Apr. 2025
Polis also tried to expand the talks to include some of his priorities that were anathema to labor.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anathema
Noun
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Because perhaps heartbreak is not only a curse, but also a language.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
20 June 2025
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His thought that autism is a curse that destroys families IS the tragedy.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 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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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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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
Noun
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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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Other leaders who show off tanks and missiles Trump stumbles up the stairs to Air Force One, stoking memory of Biden tripping video Musk and Trump's relationship: A timeline from campaign cash to 'disgusting abomination' Will Medicaid change under new bill?—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
12 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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Even Heinz made a joke on social media last year about the superstar’s phobia, posting a photo of a bottle of ketchup labeled Heinz 97 (referencing McDavid’s jersey number) — instead of the traditional Heinz 57 label on the bottle.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
10 June 2025
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Noise-sensitive dogs, particularly breeds like border collies and Australian shepherds, may have a genetic predisposition to noise phobias.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 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 4 Jul. 2025.
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