EXECRATES Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

execrates

verb

present tense third-person singular of execrate

as in denounces

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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to dislike strongly execrates without apology anyone who would physically abuse children or animals

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As the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises proceed, North Korea denounces them as invasion rehearsals, launches missiles and vows stronger deterrence, even as analysts say scaling back drills could weaken long-term allied readiness.

— Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
The project denounces Haiti’s justice system through the story of a woman imprisoned for years without trial and later judged not by law, but by scripture.

— Lise Pedersen, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026

Definition of denounces

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True, Francesca Hong hates America, Thanksgiving and most national holidays, and is anti-Israel and anything slanted to the true American ideals that made our country great.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
This guy hates smells, blood and gore, so the humor and comedy is in the commitment.

— Matt Minton, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of hates

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The outlaw country legend issued a rallying cry across his social media channels on Tuesday, sharing a statement that condemns rapidly escalating data center construction across the United States.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 July 2026
The Illinois Nurses Association strongly condemns Prime’s attempts to permanently close the unit, said Kaitlynd French, who was previously a nurse at the hospital and now works as the union’s staff representative for the nurses there.

— Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026

Definition of condemns

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Summary Digital forensics expert Brett Shavers criticizes how non-practitioners increasingly dictate digital investigation processes, prioritizing administrative metrics over field realities.

— Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Arendt criticizes these men but never says that the Jews were responsible for their own destruction.

— David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of criticizes

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At every turn, Marissa blames herself for Milo’s disappearance, as do others, and Peter lets her bear that undue weight for most of the series without explaining his part in any of it.

— Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026
The company blames a power company, which was working on the warehouse’s roof, for the blaze.

— Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026

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