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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  • At the time, this was such a scandal that Bergman was denounced on the floor of the Senate and subsequently fled Hollywood.
    — Juliana Ukiomogbe, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026
  • However, Democratic lawmakers have denounced the resumption of the Iran war and the return to active hostilities, despite the interim cease-fire agreement signed June 17.
    — Callum Sutherland, Time, 14 July 2026
Definition of denounce
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  • Stacy claims to hate him for constantly putting her second to the game.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 July 2026
  • By Saabira Chaudhuri, Bloomberg Polystyrene — the plastic America loves to hate — wants a second chance.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
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  • Speakers also explored the intersection between faith and democratic values, condemning discriminatory law enforcement practices and cutbacks of voting rights.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
  • In March, Ben Saul, UN special rapporteur on counterterrorism and human rights, condemned both US and Iranian threats to target civilian energy infrastructure.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
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  • The rivalry between New York and Florida — and California and Florida, too — has also become heated as the wealthy have publicly criticized blue states and announced their decisions to relocate.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • The bodycam video also sparked reaction online, with several conservative accounts criticizing Hostin for invoking her legal background during the encounter.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of criticize
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  • Baela isn’t sleeping or eating and is frantically seeking redemption after blaming herself for Jace’s death.
    — Brian Grubb, Vulture, 20 July 2026
  • This oversimplification blamed women’s lack of representation in leadership roles on individual women themselves.
    — Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
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“Execrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/execrate. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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