execration
noun
ex·e·cra·tion ˌek-sə-ˈkrā-shən 
1
: the act of cursing or denouncing
also : the curse so uttered
2
: an object of curses : something detested
Synonyms
- anathema
- ban
- curse
- imprecation
- malediction
- malison
- winze [Scottish]
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Example Sentences
upon discovering that someone had stolen his golf bag, he let loose a volley of execrations a cowardly betrayal that earned him the execration of all who had remained loyal to the cause
Recent Examples on the Web The Democrats’ howls of execration are perfectly understandable. 
Mario Loyola, National Review, 22 Sep. 2020
Mario Loyola, National Review, 22 Sep. 2020 Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
execration
noun
1
as in curse
a prayer that harm will come to someone upon discovering that someone had stolen his golf bag, he let loose a volley of execrations Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- curse
- imprecation
- condemnation
- malediction
- denunciation
- censure
- damnation
- ban
- anathema
- winze
- excommunication
- malison
- spell
- voodoo
- jinx
- pox
- hoodoo
- whammy
- mojo
- hex
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- benediction
- blessing
- indorsement
- endorsement
- benison
- commendation
- citation
2
as in hatred
a very strong dislike a cowardly betrayal that earned him the execration of all who had remained loyal to the cause Synonyms & Similar Words
- hatred
- contempt
- disdain
- distaste
- detestation
- abhorrence
- hate
- loathing
- abomination
- disgust
- spite
- malignity
- hostility
- malice
- scorn
- revulsion
- odium
- jealousy
- malevolence
- repugnance
- resentment
- meanness
- spitefulness
- malignancy
- enmity
- repulsion
- bitterness
- hatefulness
- animosity
- antagonism
- invidiousness
- antipathy
- despite
- bile
- maliciousness
- rancor
- vitriol
- horror
- grudge
- virulence
- aversion
- despitefulness
- pique
- venom
- jaundice
- spleen
- cattiness
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- affection
- love
- devotion
- admiration
- worship
- fondness
- inclination
- appetite
- acceptance
- adoration
- veneration
- tolerance
- liking
- taste
- passion
- relish
3
as in detestation
something or someone that is hated denounced as an abomination before God and man, the heretic would forever be an execration even amongst his own people Synonyms & Similar Words
- detestation
- abhorrence
- enemy
- hate
- abomination
- antipathy
- adversary
- phobia
- anathema
- aversion
- bête noire
- dread
- nuisance
- horror
- annoyance
- bugbear
- grievance
- bugaboo
- bogy
- bogey
- hang-up
- peeve
- bogie
- hassle
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- love
- beloved
- joy
- pleasure
- delight
- dear
- enjoyment
- darling
- honey
- preference
- felicity
- sweetheart
- favorite
- treasure
- like