execrate

• Starken Widerwillen oder Hass ausdrücken; verfluchen oder heftig verurteilen.

A verb used to express intense dislike or hatred; to curse or denounce vehemently.

1. To feel or express intense hatredC2formal

   To loathe, detest, or abhor someone or something deeply.

   Abscheu empfinden

   • He execrated the very thought of betraying his friends.
   • The community execrated the dictator for his cruel policies.
   • She execrated the injustice she witnessed every day.

   Synonymeabhorabominatecondemndenouncedespisedetesthateloathe

   Antonymeadorecherishlove

2. To curse or denounceC2formal

   To declare someone or something to be evil or accursed; to express strong disapproval.

   Verfluchen oder verurteilen

   • The prophet execrated the city for its sins.
   • In his speech, he execrated the corrupt officials.
   • The old man execrated the thieves who stole his belongings.

   Synonymeanathematizecondemncursedamndenounceimprecatemaledictvilify

   Antonymeacclaimblesscommendexaltextollaudpraise