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execrate

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of execrate

1 to declare to be morally wrong or evil

  • leaders from around the world execrated the terrorists responsible for the bomb blast
Synonyms of execrate

anathematize, censure, condemn, damn, decry, denounce, reprehend, reprobate
Words Related to execrate

attack, blame, blast, criticize, dis (also diss) [slang], dispraise, fault, knock, pan, slam

belittle, deprecate, disparage

doom, sentence

convict

blacklist, excommunicate, ostracize

castigate, chastise, rebuke, reprimand, reproach

admonish, chide, reprove

berate, lambaste (or lambast), rake, scold, upbraid, vituperate

curse, imprecate

abhor, abominate, detest, hate, loathe, revile
Near Antonyms of execrate

approve, endorse (also indorse), sanction

eulogize, exalt, extol (also extoll), glorify, laud, praise

acclaim, applaud, commend, hail, salute, tout

consecrate, hallow, sanctify

honor, revere, venerate
Antonyms of execrate

bless

2 to dislike strongly

  • execrates without apology anyone who would physically abuse children or animals
Synonyms of execrate

abhor, abominate, despise, detest, hate, loathe
Words Related to execrate

deplore, deprecate, disapprove (of), discountenance, disdain, disfavor, scorn
Phrases Synonymous with execrate

have it in for
Near Antonyms of execrate

desire, fancy, favor, like, prefer

enjoy, relish

admire, adore, approve (of), esteem, hallow, idolize, revere, venerate, worship

cherish, prize, treasure
Antonyms of execrate

love

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