execrated 1 of 2

adjective

as in despised

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execrated

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verb

past tense of execrate
1
as in denounced
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 hated
to dislike strongly execrates without apology anyone who would physically abuse children or animals

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for execrated
  1. despised
  2. denounced
  3. hated
  4. disliked
  5. condemned
  6. criticized
  7. blamed
Adjective
  • The despised Colonel Protheroe is found dead in the vicarage study by Reverend Leonard Clement (Kit Harington).
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 July 2026
  • Smith had slapped Chris Rock onstage at the Academy Awards, and was suddenly one of the most despised actors in America.
    — Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Definition of despised
Verb
  • Wasserman Schultz and Moskowitz denounced the statement at the time.
    — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
  • In his address, Carrillo denounced the conditions at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center located in his district.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of denounced
Verb
  • Rabin was hated among the Israeli far-right for signing the Oslo Peace Accords with the Palestinians.
    — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Disliked, even hated, by millions of his countrymen, and despised by possibly billions abroad, Trump has a target on his back.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of hated
Adjective
  • Finding a disliked celebrity with the offending crossed legs is optional.
    — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2026
  • Walmart, the second-cheapest option, was among the most disliked.
    — Eva Flowe May 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Definition of disliked
Verb
  • Meanwhile, Dearborn residents Mohammed Hijazi and Stephanie Butler called for unity and condemned any hate speech.
    — DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Liberal commentators cheered Ossoff while conservative commentators condemned him.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of condemned
Verb
  • He has also been criticized for his commentary about women in tennis.
    — James Hansen, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The ceremonial head of Cambridge on Sunday defended the university’s decision and criticized media coverage of Arday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of criticized
Verb
  • The 2015-16 El Niño pattern was blamed for record beach erosion along California’s coast.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In the climate debate, low- and middle-income countries have often been blamed for rising emissions, while the vastly greater historical contribution of wealthy nations is treated as yesterday’s story.
    — Peter Beyer, STAT, 18 Aug. 2026
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