verb
execrate
Execrate (verb) means to hate or detest something strongly.
verb
1
To hate or detest something strongly.
2
To say publicly that something is wicked or hateful, condemning it strongly.
3
To call down a curse on someone, or to swear.
"He longed to execrate aloud, to bring his fist down on something violently."
— James Joyce, Counterparts (1904)
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Etymology
It comes from Latin exsecrārī, execrārī, formed from ex (“out”) and sacrāre (“to consecrate, declare accursed”).
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What is the meaning of execrate?
"execrate" (verb) means to hate or detest something strongly.
What is another word for execrate?
Other words for "execrate" include abhor, anathemise, anathematise, accurse, abominate, anathematize.
What is the opposite of execrate?
Opposites of "execrate" include adore, idolize, applaud, hallow.
What are the different meanings of execrate?
"execrate" has 3 main meanings: 1. To hate or detest something strongly; 2. To say publicly that something is wicked or hateful, condemning it strongly; 3. To call down a curse on someone, or to swear.
