anathema in German
anathema in German is Kirchenbann, Anathema, Bannfluch — anathema means something or someone intensely disliked or considered completely unacceptable.
anathema in German
Kirchenbann
(ecclesiastical, historical) A ban or curse pronounced with religious solemnity by ecclesiastical authority, often accompanied by excommunication; something denounced as accursed. [from early 17th c.]
Anathema
(ecclesiastical, historical) A ban or curse pronounced with religious solemnity by ecclesiastical authority, often accompanied by excommunication; something denounced as accursed. [from early 17th c.]
Bannfluch
(ecclesiastical, historical) A ban or curse pronounced with religious solemnity by ecclesiastical authority, often accompanied by excommunication; something denounced as accursed. [from early 17th c.]
Bannstrahl
(ecclesiastical, historical) A ban or curse pronounced with religious solemnity by ecclesiastical authority, often accompanied by excommunication; something denounced as accursed. [from early 17th c.]
Graus
(by extension) Something which is vehemently disliked by somebody.
Gräuel
(by extension) Something which is vehemently disliked by somebody.
Fluch
(literary) An imprecation; a curse; a malediction.
Verwünschung
(literary) An imprecation; a curse; a malediction.
What does "anathema" mean?
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noun Something or someone intensely disliked or considered completely unacceptable.
"Cutting corners on safety was anathema to the engineer."
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noun A formal curse or condemnation, especially one pronounced by a church.
"The medieval church pronounced anathema on the rebellious bishop."
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anathema in a sentence
- Cutting corners on safety was anathema to the engineer.
- Compromise was anathema to the two stubborn negotiators.
- The medieval church pronounced anathema on the rebellious bishop.
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What is "anathema" in German?
"anathema" in German is Kirchenbann, Anathema, Bannfluch. anathema means: Something or someone intensely disliked or considered completely unacceptable.
How do you use "anathema" in a sentence?
Example: "Cutting corners on safety was anathema to the engineer." In German, "anathema" is Kirchenbann, Anathema, Bannfluch.
Are there other ways to say "anathema" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "anathema": Kirchenbann, Anathema, Bannfluch, Bannstrahl, Graus, Gräuel.
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