anathema

UK
/əˈnæθəmə/
US
/əˈnæθəˌmə/

Traduzioni

anathemanoun
anathemas
pl
UK
/əˈnæθəmə/
US
/əˈnæθəˌmə/
anathèmeAu sens religieux et, par extension, pour désigner ce qui est violemment réprouvé ou tenu en horreur.
The heretic was declared anathema by the Church for his controversial teachings.
L'hérétique fut déclaré anathème par l'Église à cause de ses enseignements controversés.
anathemainterjection
UK
/əˈnæθəmə/
US
/əˈnæθəmə/
Used archaically or rhetorically as a cry of censure or curse.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
anathèmeEmploi littéraire ou solennel pour exprimer la condamnation ou la malédiction.

Definizioni

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.