Execrating: meaning, definitions and examples
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execrating
[ ˈɛksɪkreɪt ]
strong dislike
Execrating is the act of expressing loathing or hatred towards something or someone. It often conveys a strong sense of condemnation or detestation. People might execrate policies, actions, or figures they find particularly objectionable or immoral. This term emphasizes the emotional intensity behind the dislike, suggesting a vocal or vehement expression of disdain.
Synonyms
abhor, condemn, detest, loathe
Examples of usage
- She execrated the violence in the movie.
- Many people execrate the new law imposed by the government.
- He often execrates corrupt politicians in his speeches.
Translations
Translations of the word "execrating" in other languages:
🇵🇹 execrando
🇮🇳 शाप देना
🇩🇪 verfluchen
🇮🇩 mengutuk
🇺🇦 проклинати
🇵🇱 przeklinać
🇯🇵 呪う (のろう)
🇫🇷 maudire
🇪🇸 maldición
🇹🇷 lanet etmek
🇰🇷 저주하다
🇸🇦 لعن
🇨🇿 proklínat
🇸🇰 prekliaty
🇨🇳 诅咒 (zǔzhòu)
🇸🇮 prekletstvo
🇮🇸 afskræfa
🇰🇿 қарғыс айту
🇬🇪 წყევლა
🇦🇿 lənətləmək
🇲🇽 maldición
Etymology
The word 'execrating' comes from the Latin 'execrari', which means 'to curse or denounce'. This Latin term itself is derived from 'ex-' meaning 'out of' and 'crare' meaning 'to make', and together it conveys the notion of making something an object of curse or scorn. The transition from Latin to English introduced the term into common usage around the 16th century. Initially, it was used in a religious or moral context, denoting a form of spiritual condemnation or malediction. Over time, its usage has broadened to encompass a more general expression of vehement dislike or disdain.