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anathema

UK
/əˈnæθəmə/
US
/əˈnæθəˌmə/

Translations

anathemanoun
anathemas
pl
UK
/əˈnæθəmə/
US
/əˈnæθəˌmə/
The idea of betraying his friends was anathema to him.
Идея предать своих друзей была для него анафемой.
The new policy was considered an anathema by the employees.
Новая политика считалась проклятием для сотрудников.
Additional translations
отлучение
предмет ненависти
Synonyms
abomination
curse
detestation
pariah
taboo
excommunication
repudiation
anathemainterjection
UK
/əˈnæθəmə/
US
/əˈnæθəmə/
Used archaically or rhetorically as a cry of censure or curse.

Definitions

anathemanoun
A formal curse by a pope or a council of the Church, excommunicating a person or denouncing a doctrine.
The heretic was declared anathema by the Church for his controversial teachings.
Something or someone that one vehemently dislikes.
The idea of animal cruelty is anathema to her, and she actively campaigns against it.
A person or thing that is cursed, excommunicated, or vehemently shunned.
After his betrayal, he became an anathema in the village and was forced to live alone beyond its borders.
anathemainterjection
An exclamation expressing a curse, denunciation, or intense condemnation.
"Anathema!" the reformer cried, denouncing the corrupt officials.
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