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execration

 

[ ˌɛk.skriˈeɪ.ʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

cursing

The act of cursing or expressing strong disapproval or hatred towards someone or something.

Synonyms

condemnation, cursing, denunciation

Examples of usage

  • He was filled with execration towards his former business partner.
  • The crowd's execration towards the politician was evident.
  • The execration in her voice was unmistakable.
Context #2 | Noun

intense dislike

A feeling or expression of intense dislike or hatred.

Synonyms

abhorrence, detestation, loathing

Examples of usage

  • His eyes burned with execration as he looked at his enemy.
  • She couldn't hide her execration towards the new policy.
  • The execration in his tone was chilling.
Context #3 | Noun

spoken or written curse

A spoken or written curse expressing detestation or condemnation.

Synonyms

curse, imprecation, malediction

Examples of usage

  • The witch's execration placed a curse on the village.
  • His final words were an execration upon his enemies.
  • The scroll contained an execration against all who dared to read it.

Translations

Translations of the word "execration" in other languages:

🇵🇹 execration

🇮🇳 शाप

🇩🇪 Verfluchung

🇮🇩 kutukan

🇺🇦 прокляття

🇵🇱 przekleństwo

🇯🇵 呪い

🇫🇷 malédiction

🇪🇸 maldición

🇹🇷 lanet

🇰🇷 저주

🇸🇦 لعنة

🇨🇿 prokletí

🇸🇰 prekliatie

🇨🇳 诅咒

🇸🇮 prekletstvo

🇮🇸 bölvun

🇰🇿 қарғыс

🇬🇪 წყევლა

🇦🇿 lənət

🇲🇽 maldición

Word origin

The word 'execration' has its origins in Latin 'execratio', derived from the verb 'execrari', meaning 'to curse'. In ancient times, execration rituals were common in various cultures, where curses were spoken against enemies or evil forces. Over time, the term evolved to refer to intense expressions of hatred or condemnation. Today, 'execration' is often used to describe strong feelings of disapproval or detestation towards someone or something.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,504 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.