Vocabulary Entry

anathema

|noun • noun

noun

A person or thing accused of a curse or strong condemnation.

Example Sentences

"The proposal was met with anathema by the local community."

"To many, the idea of violence is anathema to the principles of peace."

"He spoke out against practices he considered to be an anathema."

noun

Example Sentences

"The priest placed an anathema on the practices that he deemed heretical."

"After the council's decision, the controversial doctrine was declared an anathema."

"She feared that her actions would lead to an anathema from the religious authority."