execrate
to detest utterly; abhor; abominate.
to curse; imprecate evil upon; damn; denounce: He execrated all who opposed him.
to utter curses.
Origin of execrate
1Other words from execrate
- ex·e·cra·tor, noun
- un·ex·e·crat·ed, adjective
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How to use execrate in a sentence
The politician execrates it, the merchant despises it, it intimidates and baffles legions of bad painters.
Every man who knows what is right and will not do it, execrates himself.
The Expositor's Bible: The Epistle to the Galatians | G. G. FindlayHe holds the son of his friend in horror, for he is a philosopher, and he execrates them.
Balsamo, The Magician | Alexander DumasFrom the time one starts ashore till he gets back again, he execrates it.
The Innocents Abroad | Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)He begins to fear he shall lose his gold, and execrates his folly for incurring such heedless risk.
The Lancashire Witches | William Harrison Ainsworth
British Dictionary definitions for execrate
/ (ˈɛksɪˌkreɪt) /
(tr) to loathe; detest; abhor
(tr) to profess great abhorrence for; denounce; deplore
to curse (a person or thing); damn
Origin of execrate
1Derived forms of execrate
- execration, noun
- execrative or execratory, adjective
- execratively, adverb
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