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anathemasomething or someone that one vehemently dislikes or detests

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: something or someone that one vehemently dislikes or detests

Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈnæθəmə/

Korean meaning: 몹시 싫어하거나 혐오하는 것, 저주받은 것

Korean pronunciation: 어**내**써머

Example Sentences

  • Pineapple on pizza is anathema to traditional Italian chefs.
  • Monday morning meetings were anathema to the entire team.
  • The concept of censorship is anathema to free speech advocates.

anathema

NOUN

//əˈnæθəmə//

something or someone that one vehemently dislikes or detests

anathema concept
💡 Concept

a well-dressed customer pushes away a plate of food with both hands while turning his head away in revulsion. His face shows extreme disgust with a wrinkled nose and disgusted expression as he recoils from the meal. The waiter had just placed the dish in front of him, causing an immediate negative reaction. The customer's body language shows complete rejection as he leans back in his chair. Other diners at nearby tables notice the commotion and turn to look. The waiter appears confused and concerned by the strong negative response. something being vehemently disliked and rejected with complete disgust

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/əˈnæθəmə/
🇬🇧 UK/əˈnæθəmə/

🌳Etymology

Rootanathema

Origin

From Greek 'anathema' meaning 'a thing devoted to God' or 'offering placed in a temple.' In early Christianity, the meaning shifted to 'something cursed' or 'excommunicated,' as things devoted to God were considered irreversibly set apart.

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🎵Rhyme

cinemadilemmaschema
cinema
dilemma
schema

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Pineapple on pizza is anathema to traditional Italian chefs.

😄 Fun example

Monday morning meetings were anathema to the entire team.

The concept of censorship is anathema to free speech advocates.

Violence of any kind was anathema to Gandhi's philosophy.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

abominationcursebanehorrortaboo

Antonyms

blessingdelightfavorite

Related

excommunicationostracismpariahheresy