1
as in to denounce
to declare to be morally wrong or evil
leaders from around the world execrated the terrorists responsible for the bomb blast
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2
as in to hate
to dislike strongly
execrates without apology anyone who would physically abuse children or animals
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Recent Examples of execrate
Many Democrats striving to replace Donald Trump are, while execrating him, paying him the sincerest form of flattery: imitation.
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George Will, Twin Cities, 7 July 2019
George Will, Twin Cities, 7 July 2019
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One who hates raisins and one who’s afraid of the wind.Armond White, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
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Calming spray Unlike dogs, who often enjoy walks, indoor cats usually hate being taken out of their home environment.Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The official added that the document condemned the healthcare industry for prioritizing profits over care.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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If so, their ruling could rein in the reach of environmental impact statements, an outcome that would be welcomed by developers and condemned by environmentalists.David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Mangione was found with a three-page handwritten manifesto criticizing the U.S. healthcare system.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Many people made public statements in support of Thompson, his family, and the capture of his killer, but others on social media celebrated the demise of a powerful figure in an industry often criticized for its denials of healthcare coverage.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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President-elect Donald Trump called for nonintervention in Syria, blaming the escalating situation on former President Barack Obama.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Dec. 2024
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Erdogan appeared to blame the developments on Assad’s refusal to enter a dialogue with Turkey.Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Execrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/execrate. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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