1
as in to denounce
to declare to be morally wrong or evil
leaders from around the world execrated the terrorists responsible for the bomb blast
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as in to hate
to dislike strongly
execrates without apology anyone who would physically abuse children or animals
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Many Democrats striving to replace Donald Trump are, while execrating him, paying him the sincerest form of flattery: imitation.
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George Will, Twin Cities, 7 July 2019
George Will, Twin Cities, 7 July 2019
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“Execrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/execrate. Accessed 16 Sep. 2024.
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