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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2
as in to hate
to dislike strongly
execrates without apology anyone who would physically abuse children or animals
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Recent Examples of execrate
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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The guards keep her away from everyone else, because she’s hated so much.Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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Get The Recipe Creamy Kale Bake Love it or hate it, everyone will be a fan of kale after digging into this pasta dish.Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
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Saudi Arabia condemned the attack, the Gulf country's foreign ministry said in a statement.Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Last weekend’s derby defeat by Manchester United brought another wave of adverse publicity for Walker, widely condemned for throwing himself to the ground in what looked like an attempt to get Rasmus Hojlund sent off.Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Bo French, the chairman of the Tarrant County, Texas, GOP, criticized Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Lisa Franchetti, alleging that an emphasis on DEI programs had undermined the military's effectiveness.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Disney filed a First Amendment lawsuit the following year, arguing that DeSantis and state Republicans had waged a concerted campaign to punish Disney for exercising its speech rights to criticize Florida’s anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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The regime blamed the economic collapse on sanctions, the price Syria had to pay for standing up to foreign powers.Loubna Mrie, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Kennedy has a long history of blaming vaccines for autism.Catherine Tan, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Execrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/execrate. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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