execratory

execratory

A person shouts an execratory phrase in anger.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Relating to cursing or swearing: "execratory" describes something that involves or expresses curses, maledictions, or imprecations. It is used to characterize language, speech, or actions that are intended to invoke harm or express strong disapproval through profane or blasphemous means.
Usage Examples
  • Adjective:
    • The old man's execratory tirade shocked the entire congregation. (His speech was full of curses and swear words.)
    • She uttered an execratory phrase under her breath when she stubbed her toe. (She used a curse word in a moment of pain.)
Advanced Usage

  • "execratory speech": a formal or literary term for language that is deliberately profane or blasphemous.

    • The play was censored for its execratory speech against the monarchy. (The language was considered offensive and cursing the royal family.)

  • "execratory ritual": a ceremonial act that involves cursing or invoking evil upon someone or something.

    • Ancient cultures performed execratory rituals to drive away enemies. (They used curses as part of a formal ceremony.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Execrate (verb): to express strong disapproval of; to curse or denounce.

    • The community execrated the traitor for his betrayal. (They strongly condemned him.)

  • Execration (noun): the act of cursing or the curse itself; an object of intense dislike.

    • He became the object of universal execration after the scandal. (Everyone hated and cursed him.)

  • Execrative (adjective): a synonym for "execratory"; relating to cursing.

    • His execrative outbursts made him unpopular at work. (His cursing was frequent and offensive.)
Synonyms
  • Maledictory: relating to a curse or the utterance of a curse.
  • Imprecatory: expressing a prayer for evil to befall someone.
  • Blasphemous: showing disrespect for God or sacred things, often through cursing.
Related Idioms

  • Curse like a sailor: to use profane or abusive language habitually (though "execratory" is more formal).

    • He cursed like a sailor, his execratory language filling the room. (He swore constantly and offensively.)

  • Call down curses on: to invoke harm upon someone through speech.

    • In his rage, he called down curses on his enemies. (He used execratory language to wish them ill.)