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execrate

/'eksikreit/
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Word: Execrate

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To execrate means to curse or declare something to be evil. When someone execrates something, they strongly dislike it and often express their hatred or disdain for it. It can also mean to threaten someone with divine punishment for their actions.

Usage Instructions:
  • Use "execrate" when you want to describe a strong feeling of hatred or condemnation towards a person, action, or idea.
  • It is often used in formal or literary contexts rather than in everyday conversation.
Example Sentences:
  1. "The villagers execrated the actions of the corrupt politician who stole their money."
  2. "She execrated the idea of harming animals, believing it to be completely immoral."
Advanced Usage:
  • In literature, "execrate" can be used to convey deep moral outrage. For example, a character might execrate the injustices in society, highlighting their strong ethical beliefs.
  • It can also appear in discussions about philosophy, religion, or ethics, where people debate what is considered evil or worthy of condemnation.
Word Variants:
  • Execration (noun): The act of execrating; a curse or strong denunciation.
    • Example: "The witch's execration was believed to bring misfortune to anyone who crossed her."
  • Execrable (adjective): Deserving to be execrated; extremely bad or unpleasant.
    • Example: "The execrable conditions in the prison were a cause for concern among human rights activists."
Different Meanings:
  • While "execrate" primarily focuses on strong dislike or cursing, it can also imply a sense of moral judgment, indicating that something is not just disliked but is considered fundamentally wrong or evil.
Synonyms:
  • Abhor
  • Loathe
  • Detest
  • Despise
  • Condemn
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
  • There aren't specific idioms or phrasal verbs that directly incorporate "execrate," but you might use phrases like "to curse someone" or "to condemn someone" in similar contexts to express disdain.
Summary:

To execrate is to express strong hatred or condemnation towards something or someone.

Verb
  1. curse or declare to be evil or anathema or threaten with divine punishment
  2. find repugnant
    • I loathe that man
    • She abhors cats

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