1
as in denounces
to declare to be morally wrong or evil
leaders from around the world execrated the terrorists responsible for the bomb blast
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2
as in hates
to dislike strongly
execrates without apology anyone who would physically abuse children or animals
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Beijing regularly denounces any international recognition of Taiwan or contact between Taiwanese and foreign officials, viewing it as encouraging Taiwan's separate status from China.—
Joe Cash and Ben Blanchard,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025 -
In hearing this, Cardinal Lawrence then denounces one of the cardinals lying to the others.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
14 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, every college football coach hates the sport’s current model and will gladly say as much in front of a camera and microphone.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Or perhaps, like in Honey's case, your pup suffers from separation anxiety and hates the fact that they're being forced to be apart from you, especially if they have been left alone at the vet before.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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To that end, the brief criticizes NASCAR’s argument it was not given a fair chance to respond to charter transfer issues related to 23XI Racing and Front Row’s plan to purchase two Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) charters.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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Key Facts The report, concluding a 20-month investigation, details alleged ethical misconduct and criticizes Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife Ginni Thomas, Justice Samuel Alito and former Justice Antonin Scalia.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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“Execrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/execrates. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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