execrate — to hate or detest utterly; to curse or denounce
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to hate or detest utterly; to curse or denounce
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈeksɪˌkreɪt/
Korean meaning: 극도로 혐오하다, 저주하다, 맹렬히 비난하다
Korean pronunciation: **엑**시크레이트
Example Sentences
- The chef was execrated by food critics after serving pizza with pineapple and anchovies.
- Students execrated the new policy that banned coffee on campus.
- The corrupt official was execrated by the press and citizens alike.
execrate
VERB//ˈeksɪˌkreɪt//
to hate or detest utterly; to curse or denounce
An angry citizen execrates the corrupt politician at the town meeting
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While some execrate with elaborate signs, others celebrate!
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Origin
From Latin execrari meaning 'to curse' or 'to call down curses upon,' literally 'to put outside the sacred.' In ancient Rome, this was used in formal rituals to invoke divine punishment on enemies.
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“The chef was execrated by food critics after serving pizza with pineapple and anchovies.”
“Students execrated the new policy that banned coffee on campus.”
“The corrupt official was execrated by the press and citizens alike.”
“Movie fans execrated the director for ruining their beloved franchise.”
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