execration

noun

ex·​e·​cra·​tion ˌek-sə-ˈkrā-shən 

1

: the act of cursing or denouncing

also : the curse so uttered

2

: an object of curses : something detested

Synonyms

• curse
• imprecation
• malediction

Examples of execration in a Sentence

upon discovering that someone had stolen his golf bag, he let loose a volley of execrations

a cowardly betrayal that earned him the execration of all who had remained loyal to the cause

Recent Examples on the Web

Zweig is characteristically perceptive on the subject: Obviously, a week after Hitler had come to power the idea of monstrous events such as the burning and public execration of books, to become fact a few months later, was still beyond the comprehension of broad-minded people. —Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 25 Nov. 2024

Their execration of the actions of Israel's government and security forces will not bring it any faster. —Oded Naaman, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2011

The Democrats’ howls of execration are perfectly understandable. —Mario Loyola, National Review, 22 Sep. 2020

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for execration

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation