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   anathema

   /əˈnaθɪmə/

   noun

   • 1. something or someone that one vehemently dislikes: "racial hatred was anathema to her" Similar abhorrenthatefulodiousrepugnantrepellentoffensiveabominationabhorrenceaversionmonstrosityoutrageevildisgracebanebugbearbête noirepariah
   • 2. a formal curse by a pope or a council of the Church, excommunicating a person or denouncing a doctrine: "the Pope laid special emphasis on the second of these anathemas" Similar cursebanexcommunicationdamnationproscriptiondebarmentdenunciationmaledictionexecrationimprecation
   • ▪ a strong curse: literary "the sergeant clutched the ruined communicator, muttering anathemas"

   Word Origin early 16th century: from ecclesiastical Latin, ‘excommunicated person, excommunication’, from Greek anathema ‘thing dedicated’, (later) ‘thing devoted to evil, accursed thing’, from anatithenai ‘to set up’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishANATHEMA | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Anathema is a noun that means something that is strongly disliked or disapproved of. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and see synonyms, translations and pronunciation tips.

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   Anathema is a noun that means a curse, a ban, or a strong dislike. It comes from Greek and Latin words related to devotion or offering. See synonyms, examples, and word history of anathema.

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5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AnathemaAnathema - Wikipedia

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   Anathema can mean something or someone hated or avoided, or a formal excommunication by a church. It derives from Greek words for offering or dedication, and has different meanings in Judaism, Christianity, and secular contexts.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › anathemaANATHEMA Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Anathema is a noun that means a person or thing detested or loathed, or a formal ecclesiastical curse involving excommunication. Learn the word history, usage, and synonyms of anathema from Dictionary.com.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryANATHEMA | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Anathema is a noun that means something that is strongly disliked or disapproved of, or something that is considered completely wrong and offensive. Learn how to use it in sentences, see synonyms and antonyms, and find translations in different languages.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › anathemaAnathema - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Something that one absolutely and positively cannot stand is anathema. Garlic is anathema to vampires (ditto for stakes and daylight). So is kryptonite to Superman or a silver bullet to a werewolf.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › anathemaanathema noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of anathema noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.