ана́фема — meaning in English

English meaning

• anathema noun Something or someone intensely disliked or considered completely unacceptable.
• curse noun A spell or supernatural force believed to bring harm or bad luck.

Senses

ана́фема is used for these senses in English:

• 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.]
• curse A prayer or imprecation that harm may befall someone.

anathema — full definition

1. noun Something or someone intensely disliked or considered completely unacceptable.
2. noun A formal curse or condemnation, especially one pronounced by a church.

curse — full definition

1. noun A spell or supernatural force believed to bring harm or bad luck.
2. noun A rude or offensive word used to express anger.
3. verb To wish harm on someone, or to swear angrily.

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