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Anathema Crossword Clue

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noun

• something causing misery or death

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noun

• a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature

• an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion

adjective satellite

• excluded from use or mention

• forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands

verb

• declare as sacred and forbidden

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noun

• profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

• an appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group

• an evil spell

• something causing misery or death

• a severe affliction

verb

• utter obscenities or profanities

• heap obscenities upon

• wish harm upon; invoke evil upon

• exclude from a church or a religious community

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
New York Times24 Sep 2010 Across 42
The Guardian Quick12 Jun 2003 Across 22
New York Times30 Nov 1986 Down 35
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