ETYM Latin anathema, from Greek, anything devoted, esp. to evil, a curse; also Latin anathema; ana up + stellein to set. Related to Thesis.
1. A detested person; SYN. bete noire.
2. A formal ecclesiastical curse accompanied by excommunication.
3. Curse, generally by ecclesiastical authorities; act of cursing; thing cursed; object of hatred.
4. Something that is shunned or cursed. The word is used in the Christian church in excommunication. + prikaži više

ETYM AS. curs. Related to Curse.
1. A severe affliction; SYN. torment.
2. Profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger; SYN. curse word, expletive, oath, swearing, swearword, cuss.

ETYM Latin maledictio: cf. French malédiction. Related to Maledicent.
A proclaiming of evil against some one; a cursing; imprecation; a curse or execration; -- opposed to benediction.
Curse.