execrated 1 of 2

past tense of execrate

execrated

2 of 2

adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for execrated
Verb
  • Congressional Democrats denounced the $200 million contract.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
  • In fact, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Reid Hoffman have denounced work-life balance.
    Sydney Lake, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Lorincz, who is white, hated loud noise, and called police and first responders multiple times over the years claiming the children were trespassing, bothersome, threatening, and a nuisance.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
  • And he is absolutely hated by MAGA.
    Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Before public opinion turned against the war, Ali was likely the most despised man in America.
    Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Although the attack was widely condemned, experts told CNN the conspiracy ultimately found a new foothold amid the rise of far-right movements in Europe and the United States.
    Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Vance’s spokesperson, William Martin, condemned the Newsom’s criticism, labeling it a mischaracterization of standard military training that ensures force readiness.
    Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The rapper also expressed frustration towards those who criticized her appearance at a rally Kamala Harris hosted in Milwaukee ahead of the 2024 election, stating that the wrong parts of her speech went viral.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Even some of his Republican allies have criticized it.
    John Cassidy, New Yorker, 20 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
  • As catastrophic wildfires spur insurance companies to raise homeowner premiums and drop thousands of policyholders across California, the industry has blamed climate change for fueling the blazes.
    Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Either way, Cooper quickly became one of the most disliked men in New Jersey, which is saying something.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Prince Harry's team has—for the second week running—moved to challenge a story published in his most disliked newspaper group in a sign tensions remain high ahead of an upcoming lawsuit.
    Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
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“Execrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/execrated. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

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