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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to hate
to dislike strongly
execrates without apology anyone who would physically abuse children or animals
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of execrate
Many Democrats striving to replace Donald Trump are, while execrating him, paying him the sincerest form of flattery: imitation.
—
George Will, National Review, 7 July 2019
George Will, National Review, 7 July 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for execrate
Verb
-
Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari denounced the bombing, saying militants and their backers sought to undermine Pakistan’s role in regional and international peace efforts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 May 2026
-
Cory Clemetson, president of Primm's landowner group and grandson of town founder Ernie Primm, denounced the decision to close in a statement shared with Fox News Digital.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
Verb
-
Her husband manipulates her, her best friend hates her, her sister derides her; her entire existence is thin and precarious.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
23 May 2026
-
But that hate – which was always tinged with admiration for his undeniable driving ability – melted in the face of his sudden death.—
Dianne Gallagher,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
Verb
-
But there is a difference between his expression of unflinching conservatism, on the bench and off, and his willingness, even his zeal, to condemn an entire political movement, one with more than historical interest.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
-
Both Turkey and Greece also condemned the activists’ treatment.—
Natalie Melzer,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
Verb
-
Trump withdrew from Obama's Iran deal and has repeatedly criticized it since.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
-
He was criticized the next night for shooting 12-for-32 in a 96-91 loss, but the Chicago Bulls still won the series.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
Verb
-
Pratt did not deny the report and responded on X by blaming city leadership for the wildfire destruction.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
-
Of course, blame Dad for any handicaps.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
25 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Execrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/execrate. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
