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execration

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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • \ˌek-sə-ˈkrā-shən\
    • /eksɪˈkreɪʃn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \ˌek-sə-ˈkrā-shən\

Definitions of execration word

  • noun execration An act or instance of cursing; a curse dictated by violent feelings of hatred; an imprecation; an expression of utter detestation. 1
  • noun execration the act of execrating; a cursing, denouncing, etc. 0
  • noun execration a curse 0
  • noun execration a person or thing cursed or detested 0
  • noun execration That which is execrated; a detested thing. 0
See all 5 definitions of execration

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Parts of speech for Execration

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Execration

execration popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for execration

noun execration

  • imprecation — the act of imprecating; cursing.
  • oath — a solemn appeal to a deity, or to some revered person or thing, to witness one's determination to speak the truth, to keep a promise, etc.: to testify upon oath.
  • insult — to treat or speak to insolently or with contemptuous rudeness; affront.
  • swearword — a word used in swearing or cursing; a profane or obscene word.
  • malediction — a curse; imprecation.
All 25 Synonyms of execration

Antonyms for execration

noun execration

  • approval — If you win someone's approval for something that you ask for or suggest, they agree to it.
  • blessing — A blessing is something good that you are grateful for.
  • compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
  • love — a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person.
  • praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
All 9 Antonyms of execration

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