anathematic

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The Walkmen have been kicking around, recording anathematic tracks like 'The Rat' and 'Little House of Savages'.

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  • The Walkmen have been kicking around, recording anathematic tracks like 'The Rat' and 'Little House of Savages'. —  The Line Of Best Fit
  • In the short time Obama has been in charge, he has dispelled any doubt of his intent - or his ability - the former anathematic to our Constitution, the latter sorely lacking. —  THE STEEL DEAL
  • Don't misunderstand me -- Sarah Palin is as anathematic to me as she is to those who are bashing her. —  The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com
  • The prime minister has been very good and making sure his more Capital C conservative members keep a low profile and not use anathematic turns of phrase like "This is God's mission". —  happyrobot
  • There have been countless takes on the sensitive subject matter, with results ranging from Oscar-winning masterpieces to anathematic dross.
 

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  1. from Middle Latin anathematicus, from Late Latin anathěma, a curse; the Greek ἀναθεματικός, better ἀναθηματικός, means only ‘pertaining to votive offerings’: see anathema.
 

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