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noun
An act or instance of cursing; a curse dictated by violent feelings of hatred; an imprecation; an expression of utter detestation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
That which is execrated; a detested thing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
the object of cursing or detestation; that which is execrated
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
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Broader terms: object
noun
an appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: condemnation, curse
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: denunciation, denouncement
Narrower terms: anathema, imprecation, malediction
noun
hate coupled with disgust
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: abhorrence, abomination, detestation, loathing, odium
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: disgust, hate, hatred
History
From Latin execrātiō.
Across languages
12 source translations are retained for this English entry.
