EXECRATE


Meaning of EXECRATE in English

[ 'ɛksɪkreɪt ]

■ verb

1》 feel or express great loathing for.

2》 archaic curse; swear.

Derivatives

execration noun

execrative adjective

execratory adjective

Origin

C16 (earlier (ME) as execration ): from L. exsecrat- , exsecrari 'curse'.

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