Anathema is an 8-letter term that can be used to describe a cursed thing. It is derived from the Greek word 'anatithenai' which means 'to set up as a public offering'. In religious contexts, it is often used to refer to something that is cursed or accursed, such as an object or person that has been excommunicated or condemned by a deity. In modern usage, it is often used to describe something that is disliked or reviled.