Thesaurus
anathema
noun
Synonyms and Antonyms of ANATHEMA
1
a prayer that harm will come to someone <uttered an anathema before driving the would-be robber from the his shop>
Related Words censure, condemnation, damnation, denunciation, excommunication; hex, hoodoo, jinx, mojo, spell, voodoo, whammy; pox
2
something or someone that is hated <the use of animals in the testing of cosmetics is anathema to animal-rights activists>
Synonyms abhorrence, abomination, anathema, antipathy, aversion, bête noire, detestation, execration
Related Words dread, hang-up, horror, phobia; bogey (also bogie or bogy), bugaboo, bugbear; adversary, enemy; annoyance, grievance, hassle, nuisance, peeve
Near Antonyms beloved, darling, dear, honey, sweetheart; delight, enjoyment, felicity, joy, pleasure; favorite, like, preference; treasure
Antonyms love
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up anathema? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).