Synonyms of anathemas

anathemas

noun

plural of anathema

1

as in curses

a prayer that harm will come to someone

uttered an anathema before driving the would-be robber from the his shop

Synonyms & Similar Words

• curses
• imprecations
• maledictions
• execrations
• condemnations
• bans
• excommunications
• denunciations
• censures
• winzes
• damnations
• malisons
• spells
• pox
• hoodoos
• poxes
• jinxes
• voodoos
• hexes
• whammies
• mojos

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blessings
• benedictions
• citations
• indorsements
• endorsements
• commendations
• benisons

2

as in enemies

something or someone that is hated

the use of animals in the testing of cosmetics is anathema to animal-rights activists

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enemies
• execrations
• abominations
• antipathies
• adversaries
• phobias
• hates
• aversions
• bêtes noires
• detestations
• bogies
• abhorrences
• nuisances
• bugaboos
• dreads
• horrors
• bugbears
• hang-ups
• grievances
• bogeys
• annoyances
• peeves
• hassles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pleasures
• joys
• dears
• loves
• enjoyments
• darlings
• sweethearts
• delights
• preferences
• favorites
• felicities
• treasures
• likes
• beloveds
• honeys