noun
- something or someone that is detested or loathed
- a formal curse by a religious authority; excommunication
Usage: religious
Examples
- The very idea of censorship was anathema to the journalist.
- Violence is anathema to their peaceful philosophy.
- The corrupt politician became anathema to voters.
- Working on weekends is anathema to him.
- The church pronounced anathema upon the heretic.
- His radical views made him anathema to conservative members.
- The new policy was anathema to employee morale.