a|nath|e|ma

a|nath|e|ma
a|nath|e|ma «uh NATH uh muh», noun, plural -mas.
1. a person or thing that is utterly detested or condemned: »

Because of its uncertainties, steeplechasing long has been anathema to the betting fraternity (Wall Street Journal).

 SYNONYM(S): taboo.
2. any person or thing that has been cursed or consigned to damnation.
3. a solemn curse by church authorities excommunicating some person from the church.
4. the act of denouncing and condemning some person or thing as evil.
5. a curse or imprecation. SYNONYM(S): malediction.
╂[< Latin anathema < Greek anáthema thing devoted, especially to evil < ana- up + tithénai set]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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