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, National Review, 7 July 2019
George Will, National Review, 7 July 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for execrate
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Other Ukrainian officials denounced Poland’s move.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2026
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Crowds have gathered around it in protest and in praise to denounce American wars, and hear great voices sing and speak.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
20 June 2026
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Love ‘em or hate ‘em, browse through six ultra-chic capri pants that start at just $25, below.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
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Everybody hates Israel because of this.—
Frank Andrews,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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South Africa's government has condemned a spate of attacks on foreigners sparked by a recent rise in anti-migrant sentiment from some groups.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Sometimes the various agencies and actors disagreed; sometimes a powerful entity might even seek to protect someone a rival sought to condemn.—
Laura Secor,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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Cooper Freeman, Alaska director at the nonprofit Center for Biological Diversity, sharply criticized the circumstances surrounding the whale’s death.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Plenty of those who populate that category are championed instead of criticized.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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Trump blames vandalism for the troubles with the reflecting pool renovation, announces people are being arrested.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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The logic here is highly questionable — dying for your queen and dying by her hand are not equivalent sacrifices — but let’s blame Lorent’s lapse in judgment on the chaos of the moment.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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“Execrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/execrate. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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