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execration Definition

ex·ecra·tion (ek′si krā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. the act of execrating; a cursing, denouncing, etc.
  2. a curse
  3. a person or thing cursed or detested

Etymology: L execratio < execrare: see execrate

execration Synonyms

execration

n.

  1. Loathing

    detestation, abhorrence, abomination; see hatred 1.

  2. A denunciation

    malediction, anathema, condemnation; see curse 1.

execration Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • become: You shall become an execration, a horror, a curse, and a taunt.

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  1. ‹ execrating
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  5. ‹ execrable
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  7. ‹ excusing
  8. ‹ excused
  9. ‹ excuse me
  10. ‹ excuse
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