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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. George Will, National Review, 7 July 2019 Many Democrats striving to replace Donald Trump are, while execrating him, paying him the sincerest form of flattery: imitation. George Will, Twin Cities, 7 July 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for execrate
Verb
  • In fact, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Reid Hoffman have denounced work-life balance.
    Sydney Lake, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025
  • The Kansas Republican Party denounced the two leaders of the Kansas Young Republicans, chair Alex Dwyer and vice chair William Hendrix, for their involvement.
    Sudiksha Kochi, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The behind-the-scenes drama of this comedy-horror film sounds a lot more stressful and tense than anything in the film (multiple actors hated the material, played hooky from set, and disavowed the final product).
    Rory Doherty, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
  • People hate on the Chiefs but here is the offense clapping along to a veteran being honored during their huddle.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • New York State Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt, a Republican, also condemned the messages.
    Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Republicans defended Kirk, condemning the political violence that led to his death and calling for civility.
    Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The prince was widely criticized for failing to show empathy for Epstein's victims and for offering unbelievable explanations for his friendship with the disgraced financier.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Andrew was widely criticized for failing to show empathy for Epstein’s victims and for offering unbelievable explanations for his friendship with the disgraced financier.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • But some Republicans blamed Newsom for the freeway closure, calling it an over-reaction.
    City News Service, Oc Register, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Now, blaming the shutdown, the Education Department is trying to lay off an additional 465 people, cutting deeply into multiple offices.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2025

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“Execrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/execrate. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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