anathema
definition
a person or thing that is detested or loathed
example
For many people, cruelty to animals is an anathema that they cannot accept.
synonyms
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word origin — Greek anathema, meaning 'something dedicated' or 'a ban.'
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Exita person or thing that is detested or loathed
For many people, cruelty to animals is an anathema that they cannot accept.
Set 47 of Advanced Plus covers 5 words: anathema, surrogate, vitality, anguish, alias. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
a person or thing that is detested or loathed
For many people, cruelty to animals is an anathema that they cannot accept.
a person or thing that takes the place of another
The woman acted as a surrogate for her friend who wanted a baby.
the state of being strong and active; energy
The morning yoga class helped her feel a lot of vitality throughout the day.
extreme suffering or grief
She felt deep anguish when her best friend moved away.
a name used to disguise or replace one's real name
The thief used an alias to hide his identity from the police.