Execrate: To execrate is to detest, or to express great hatred. from Classical Latin execratus, past participle of execrare, to curse from ex-, out + sacrare, to consecrate from sacer, sacred to curse. ... Etymology: C16: from Latin exsecrārī to curse, from ex-1 + -secrārī from sacer sacred.
What is the word Execrate mean?
1 : the act of cursing or denouncing also : the curse so uttered. 2 : an object of curses : something detested.
How do I use word Execrate?
Execrate in a Sentence ?
- After being injured in the war, my uncle came to execrate gun violence.
- The members of the Animal Society execrate people who abuse cats and dogs.
- Because my ex-boyfriend stole all my money, I will execrate him during my testimony. ...
- The prosecutor will execrate the defendant's character in court.
