execrate

verb

ˈek-sə-ˌkrāt How to pronounce execrate (audio)
Definition of execratenext
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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  1. denounce
  2. hate
  3. condemn
  4. criticize
  5. blame
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  • Black’s lawyers have repeatedly denounced the Oversight Committee’s pursuit of the former head of a private equity firm as an abuse of congressional power.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Band member Hanni Pham nonetheless denounced ADOR for its treatment of her and her bandmates in a 2024 testimony to the Korean Parliament.
    — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of denounce
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  • In Greensburg, Kansas, a woman asked Hamilton to help Americans stop hating one another.
    — Michel Martin, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Markets will hate it The New York Times first reported the hearing's rescheduling.
    — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of hate
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  • On Thursday, Newsom took what can only be described as a courageous stand, a risky stand — commuting the death sentences of the 548 men and women condemned to die in California, and instead seeking to change their sentences to life without parole.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Viasna said that Parakhnevich, the parish priest in Alkovichy in northwestern Belarus, had openly opposed Russia’s war in Ukraine and condemned Belarus’ role in it, while calling for peace and repentance.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of condemn
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  • Piker is staunchly opposed to Israel and has been criticized for his comments about Jewish Americans.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Nov. 2026
  • He has also been criticized by some in the community for past remarks regarding a Michigan synagogue attack and for appearances with controversial streamer Hasan Piker.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of criticize
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  • Surveys have repeatedly shown that Americans don't like the current clock changes, with lawmakers and physicians blaming the regular time shifts for drowsiness, inconveniences and even risks to health.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • And party insiders blame Trump’s tariffs and war with Iran for creating a volatile Senate map that has left seats in red states like Nebraska and Kansas vulnerable.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
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“Execrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/execrate. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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