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Meaning of execrated
The primary meaning of the word "execrated" is to feel or express great hatred or detestation for something or someone.
Etymology of execrated
The word "execrated" has its roots in the Latin word "execrari," which means to curse or detest.
It originated in the 15th century and has been used in the English language since then to convey strong feelings of hatred or disgust.
Synonyms
abhorred
detested
loathed
despised
hated
abominated
scorned
reviled
denounced
condemned
vilified
excoriated
castigated
reprehended
censured
criticized
disparaged
belittled
demeaned
degraded
decried
deplored
lamented
regretted
disliked
distrusted
despised
disdained
disapproved
rejected
spurned
shunned
avoided
Definitions
- The word "execrated" is defined by Oxford Languages as feeling or expressing great hatred or detestation for something or someone.
- * It can also refer to the state of being detested or hated.
Usage Examples
- The politician's actions were execrated by the public, who saw them as corrupt and self-serving.
- * The company's decision to pollute the environment was execrated by environmentalists and local residents.