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English verb: execrate

1. execrate (emotion) find repugnant


SamplesI loathe that man.
She abhors cats.


ExamplesSam and Sue execrate the movie


Synonymsabhor, abominate, loathe


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Somebody ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)detest, hate

2. execrate (communication) curse or declare to be evil or anathema or threaten with divine punishment


ExamplesSam and Sue execrate the movie


Synonymsaccurse, anathematise, anathematize, anathemise, anathemize, comminate


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Somebody ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)deplore









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