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.

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