execration

Meanings

• the act of expressing strong hatred or disgust towards someone or something

  - "He execrated the taste of the bitter gourd."
  - "She execrated the smell of the skunk and had to leave the park."

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Rhymes

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detestation , hateration , malediction , miscreation , obloquy , perdition , reprobation , vituperation

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Homophones

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1. execution
   

2. administration
   

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Variants

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execration , execrations

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verb (transitive and intransitive): to execrate, to be execrated; adjective: execrable

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Etymology

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from the Latin word 'excratare', which means 'to scourge, to purge, to cleanse'. Over time, the meaning of the word 'execration' evolved to mean 'the act of expressing strong hatred or disgust towards someone or something'.

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Related Concepts

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1. hatred: a strong feeling of dislike or aversion towards someone or something. Hatred can be motivated by various factors, such as personal experiences, beliefs, or emotions.

2. contempt: a feeling of intense disrespect or disdain towards someone or something. Contempt can be expressed through various actions, such as scoffing, ridiculing, or even ignoring someone or something.

3. misanthropy: a strong dislike or hatred towards humankind in general. Misanthropy can be motivated by various factors, such as personal experiences, beliefs, or emotions. Misanthropy can also be expressed through various actions, such as avoiding social situations, isolating oneself from others, or even expressing contempt or hatred towards humankind in general.

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Culture

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Execration has been used in various forms of culture, literature, art, music, and film. In literature, execration is often used as a metaphor to express strong hatred or disgust towards someone or something. In art, execration is often depicted as a violent act, such as spitting, throwing objects, or even murder. In music, execration is often expressed through loud, aggressive sounds, such as screaming, shouting, or heavy metal music. In film, execration is often depicted as a violent act, such as spitting, throwing objects, or even murder. It can also be expressed through the use of strong language or symbolism.

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