An abhorred person or thing (8)

I believe the answer is:

anathema

(Other definitions for anathema that I've seen before include "denunciation" , "Curse - church ban" , "Formal curse or expulsion by the Church" , "One detested, cursed" , "Someone or something that is detested" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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