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to execrate
01
to hold or display extreme hatred toward something or someone
Transitive: to execrate sb/sth
Examples
She execrates those who exploit the vulnerable for their own gain.
02
to curse or formally declare something or someone to be evil, often invoking divine punishment or condemnation
Transitive: to execrate a person or action
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
execrate
3rd person singular
execrates
Present participle
execrating
Past simple
execrated
Past participle
execrated
Examples
The priest execrated the wicked king, calling for divine justice.
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