Associations to the word «Execration»

Wiktionary

EXECRATION, noun. An act or instance of cursing; a curse dictated by violent feelings of hatred; an imprecation; an expression of utter detestation.
EXECRATION, noun. That which is execrated; a detested thing.

Dictionary definition

EXECRATION, noun. Hate coupled with disgust.
EXECRATION, noun. An appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group.
EXECRATION, noun. The object of cursing or detestation; that which is execrated.

Wise words

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