execration

[ ek-si-krey-shuhn ]
/ ˌɛk sɪˈkreɪ ʃən /
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noun

the act of execrating.
a curse or imprecation: The execrations of the prophet terrified the sinful multitude.
the object execrated; a thing held in abomination.

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Origin of execration

1350–1400; Middle English execracioun<Latin ex(s)ecrātiōn- (stem of ex(s)ecrātiō). See execrate, -ion

Words nearby execration

Ex. Doc., exeat, exec, execrable, execrate, execration, execrative, execratory, executable, executant, executary
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Words related to execration

odium, swearing, curse, abhorrence, blasphemy, imprecation, condemnation, abomination, anathema, malediction, denunciation, damnation, detestation, hatred, profanity, loathing, contempt, vilification, excoriation, cursing

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