execration

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ɛksɪˈkɹeɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-AcpoKrane-execration.wav /ɛksəˈkɹeɪʃən/

Word forms

execration execrations

Etymology

From Latin execrātiō.

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