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anathema

noun/əˈnæθəˌmə/

definition

a person or thing that is detested or loathed

example

For many people, cruelty to animals is an anathema that they cannot accept.

synonyms
pariahoutcastbane
word origin — Greek anathema, meaning 'something dedicated' or 'a ban.'