1
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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2
as in hates
to dislike strongly
execrates without apology anyone who would physically abuse children or animals
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White frequently denounces Trump on social media, most recently criticizing the president for his racist social media post aimed at the Obamas.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2026 -
In a 2024 reflection on Hurricane Maria, which leveled parts of Puerto Rico and left many without power for months, Bad Bunny denounces the government's role in the chaos that ensued after the Category 4 storm swept through the island.—
Luis Giraldo,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Friedlander is a pop culture and entertainment journalist based in Los Angeles who hates coffee but loves Coke Zero.—
Whitney Friedlander,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Ennis hates this — no kids, remember?—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2026
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The content of this video was offensive and Burleson ISD strongly condemns it.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Mar. 2026
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Those idiots are the primary reason Trump is president, while Kamala Harris, who condemns the military success like most of her fellow Democratic politicos, can’t even get traction in peddling her sour-grapes-loser book.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Whatley outlines public safety priorities, criticizes Cooper Beyond the specific proposal, Whatley said public safety would be a central focus of his Senate campaign and potential term in office.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
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Quintanilla criticizes opponents Johnson and Allred for wealth, stock trades, and immigration votes, positioning himself as a candidate who prioritizes immigrant families, small businesses, drug rehabilitation, senior relief, and local development programs.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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The latter is a nonstarter for William, who blames the Army, especially Captain Ezekiel Richardson, for Jane’s death.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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For his plight, Corby blames a female co-worker who was hired three years after him but was regularly given better assignments.—
Eric Magnuson,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Execrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/execrates. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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