Anathema and Blessing

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Anathema noun - A prayer that harm will come to someone.

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

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Blessing is an antonym for anathema.

Nearby Word: anathematize

Blessing noun - A prayer calling for divine care, protection, or favor.

Usage example: that rabbi always ends the service with a short blessing

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Anathema is an antonym for blessing.

Nearby Words: bless, blessed, blessedness, blest, blessedly

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