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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.
He execrates acts of cruelty and violence against innocent beings.
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
Examples
The priest execrated the wicked king, calling for divine justice.
The old witch execrated anyone who dared to enter her forest, threatening them with curses.
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