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Cheating was anathema to the honest player.
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Anathema means something strongly disliked or rejected.
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Something or someone that is strongly disliked or rejected.
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Waste was anathema to the careful gardener.
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For the character, cruelty was anathema because kindness guided every choice.
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MeaningAnathema means something strongly disliked or rejected.
ExampleExample: Cheating was anathema to the honest player.
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- uh · nath · uh · muh
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- nath
- Ending
- muh
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- Put a little extra energy on nath.
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Synonyms
Words like Anathema
curseUse for something strongly condemned or rejected.
abhorrenceUse for something deeply hated or disliked.
Antonyms
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blessingUse for something welcomed or valued.
idealUse for something strongly admired or desired.
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