Pronunciation: /ˈɛksɪˌkreɪt/
noun a curse or denunciation
A1 I heard my grandmother use the word 'execrate' to express her strong dislike for something.
A2 The teacher explained that 'execrate' means to express strong disapproval or hatred towards someone or something.
B1 The politician's speech was filled with execrations towards his opponent, showing his intense hatred.
B2 The author's use of execrate in the novel added depth to the character's feelings of animosity.
C1 The film director's decision to include explicit execrations in the script sparked controversy among viewers.
C2 The artist's painting depicted a scene of war with soldiers shouting execrations at each other, conveying the brutality of conflict.
verb to express great loathing for; to denounce or curse
A1 I execrate spiders because they scare me.
A2 She execrated the terrible service she received at the restaurant.
B1 The citizens execrated the corrupt politician for his dishonesty.
B2 The artist execrated the critics who misunderstood her work.
C1 The author's novel was execrated by some for its controversial themes.
C2 Despite his success, the actor was execrated by a small group of detractors.
formal The author's use of language was so offensive that many readers began to execrate his work.
informal I can't stand that guy, I absolutely execrate him.
slang I totally execrate doing chores, it's the worst.
figurative She couldn't help but execrate the memories that haunted her dreams.
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