1
as in denouncing
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 hating
to dislike strongly
execrates without apology anyone who would physically abuse children or animals
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In neighboring Uganda, protests inspired by demonstrations in Kenya took place last year, organized by young people denouncing government corruption.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025 -
However, the 28-year-old artist took to Instagram denouncing the fraudulent claim.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Markey is securely in the far left, Trump hating lane.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
16 Oct. 2025
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Some Republicans accuse protesters of hating America.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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Today, scientists, influencers, advocates and politicians are publicly condemning ultraprocessed foods.—
Alice Callahan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Back in February, Ty released a statement to his Instagram Story about condemning hate speech, which many tied to West’s antisemitic rhetoric.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
16 Oct. 2025
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In a post-draft interview on the Bills’ flagship radio station WGR 550-AM, Beane lashed out at the hosts for criticizing his lack of attention to wide receiver throughout the offseason.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Delhi has been consistently prioritizing cold interests over all else—engaging with the junta in Myanmar, refraining from openly criticizing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, engaging both Iran and Israel, and getting closer toward recognizing the Taliban as Afghanistan’s official government.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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Add Miami International Airport to the list of airports that aren’t airing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s video blaming Democrats for the ongoing shutdown of the federal government.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
15 Oct. 2025
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In addition, many Department of Education employees who were furloughed were surprised to see a message blaming Democrats for the government shutdown inserted into their out-of-office replies.—
NPR,
NPR,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Execrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/execrating. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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