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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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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An onlooker snapped a picture, which seemed to exemplify the lawlessness that is inherent to why some people love sideshows and others hate them.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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All the while, Elon Musk—a far-right activist and the site’s owner, who is campaigning for and giving away millions to help elect Donald Trump—amplifies horrendous conspiracy theories about voter fraud, migrants run amok, and the idea that Jewish people hate white people.Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Harris condemns use of military at home Harris has condemned the idea of using military force domestically.Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2024
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Ramses vocally condemned the actions of the American military, specifically in destabilizing less-powerful countries and inflicting violence on people living in said countries.Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 31 Oct. 2024
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Meanwhile, while Cuban is very vocal in his politics and criticizing Donald Trump, John prefers to stay clear of that conversation.Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
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What’s emerged on campuses in the last year is not a bunch of students criticizing Israel harshly.Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2024
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If Harris falls short, blame Democrats and the media on this issue, columnist Jackie Calmes argues.Christian Orozco, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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In November 1990, the National Transportation Safety Board issued a report blaming the Hamilton County Engineer’s Office for three factors that contributed to the bridge collapse, according to WCPO.Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Execrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/execrate. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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