sɪˌkreɪ
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execrate (ˈɛksɪˌkreɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | (tr) to loathe; detest; abhor |
| 2. | (tr) to profess great abhorrence for; denounce; deplore |
| 3. | to curse (a person or thing); damn |
| [C16: from Latin exsecrārī to curse, from | |
| exe'cration | |
| —n | |
| 'execrative | |
| —adj | |
| 'execratory | |
| —adj | |
| 'execratively | |
| —adv | |
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Execrative
is always a great word to know.
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| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
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