verb
- past tense of execrate; to curse or express intense hatred or disapproval toward someone or something
Usage: formal or literary register
Examples
- The crowd execrated the dictator for his crimes against humanity.
- She execrated the decision as unjust and immoral.
- Throughout history, many have execrated the practice of slavery.
- He execrated his former business partner for the betrayal.
- The protesters execrated the corrupt officials in the streets.
- Ancient texts execrated false gods and idolatry.