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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2
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
Being predictable and consistent may be anathema to a managerial cohort brought up to admire erratic and unpredictable leaders who eschewed consistency in the name of innovation or disruption.
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Michael McFall, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Easing borrowing costs sooner rather than later would shore up growth, but also boost inflation — anathema to consumers worn down by nearly three years of high prices.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2025
Each school — each classroom teacher — must be permitted to find their own way when working to achieve the outcomes expected of them, which is why one-size-fits-all initiatives like Maryland’s Blueprint are anathema to any genuine effort to improve student outcomes.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2025
The very notion of an independent regulator is anathema to those at Premier League HQ as well as to most of the clubs.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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Michael McFall, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Easing borrowing costs sooner rather than later would shore up growth, but also boost inflation — anathema to consumers worn down by nearly three years of high prices.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2025
Each school — each classroom teacher — must be permitted to find their own way when working to achieve the outcomes expected of them, which is why one-size-fits-all initiatives like Maryland’s Blueprint are anathema to any genuine effort to improve student outcomes.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2025
The very notion of an independent regulator is anathema to those at Premier League HQ as well as to most of the clubs.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anathema
Noun
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The following list contains killer robots, talking cats, deadly curses and period crime dramas.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The 18-inch model leaves a cavernous space beneath the bed that can accommodate several tote-style storage containers—which could be a blessing or a curse depending on the usual state of your bedroom floor.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
15 May 2025
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The absence of cloud cover that day exposed the Liberators even more to enemy fire.—
Linda Dudik,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 May 2025
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The team cites the cosmic horror vibes of movies like Prometheus and the encroaching threat of intimidating enemies such as the Zerg from StarCraft as key inspirations for the game world.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Some of the latest Haliburton hate isn’t completely about him.—
Jason Jones,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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During a media scrum with reporters, Reese was asked questions about the investigation and the hate comments.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
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Jamal Murray goes supernova, Nikola Jokic trails in MVP race and the All-Star Weekend abomination Renck: Nuggets’ selfess Aaron Gordon navigates adversity with perspective, support of teammates Keeler: Nuggets’ Christian Braun wants to start.—
Bennett Durando,
The Denver Post,
19 Feb. 2025
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The series was an abomination of epic scale for Miami, but one that maybe shouldn’t have shocked following a 37-45 regular season and 10th playoff seed that worked up in the play-in to No. 8.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2025
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Spice is added to the battle between the two clubs from the antipathy between Brighton’s owner-chairman Tony Bloom and his Brentford counterpart, Matthew Benham.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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The data suggest the public, including majorities of Republicans, do not embrace the antipathy the president has expressed towards those trading partners.—
Steve Liesman,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 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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Tolin doesn’t candy coat the animosity, helping children to understand how artists and Others continue to be misunderstood and how that lack of appreciation fuels abhorrence.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Dogs experiencing noise phobia might pace, pant, tremble or hypersalivate, the article stated.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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The research could help scientists better understand how to help people with anxiety, phobias, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
20 Mar. 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 28 May. 2025.
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