anathema

noun
/əˈnæθəmə/

Meaning

something or someone intensely disliked or strongly condemned

Example Sentences

Violence is anathema to her peaceful nature.

Synonyms

abhorrence, hatred, curse, detestation

Antonyms

blessing, approval, love

Collocations

considered anathema, be anathema to, social anathema

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