execration

/,eksi'kreiʃn/
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execration

A person recoils from an object of execration.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The object of cursing or detestation; that which is execrated: A person or thing that is intensely hated or loathed.
    • An appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group: The act of uttering a curse; a formal curse or imprecation.
    • Hate coupled with disgust: A feeling or expression of profound loathing and abhorrence.
Usage and Examples
  • As the object of hatred:
    • The corrupt official became the execration of the entire nation.
    • In the story, the villain was the execration of all decent folk.
  • As a formal curse:
    • The priest uttered an execration against the invaders.
    • The ancient tablet contained an execration meant to protect the tomb.
  • As a feeling of loathing:
    • She spoke of the traitor with pure execration.
    • His face was twisted in execration as he denounced the crime.
Advanced Usage
  • "To be held in execration": To be universally despised or cursed.
    • The tyrant's name was held in execration for generations.
  • "To pronounce/utter an execration": To formally declare a curse.
    • The prophet pronounced an execration upon the wicked city.
Variants and Related Words
  • Execrate (verb): To feel or express great loathing for; to curse.
    • They execrate all forms of cruelty.
  • Execrable (adjective): Deserving execration; utterly detestable, abominable; of very poor quality.
    • The prisoners were kept in execrable conditions.
    • He has execrable taste in music.
Synonyms
  • Abomination: Something that causes disgust or hatred.
  • Anathema: A person or thing detested or shunned; a formal curse.
  • Detestation: Intense dislike.
  • Loathing: A feeling of intense dislike or disgust.
  • Malediction: A magical word or phrase uttered with the intention of bringing about evil; a curse.
Antonyms
  • Blessing: A prayer asking for divine favor; approval; something conducive to happiness.
  • Benediction: The utterance of a blessing.
  • Adoration: Deep love and respect.
  • Esteem: Respect and admiration.
execration

A person recoils from an object of execration.

Noun
  1. the object of cursing or detestation; that which is execrated
  2. an appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group
  3. hate coupled with disgust

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