English
Etymology
From L. exsecratus, which is composed of ex and sacer "sacred".
Pronunciation
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-eɪ��n|-eɪ��n
Noun
en-noun
- The act of cursing; a curse dictated by violent feelings of hatred; imprecation; utter detestation expressed.
- That which is execrated; a detested thing.
Related terms
execrate
execrative
execrator
execratory
Translations
German: Abscheu m, Fluch m, Verwünschung f
fr:execration
te:execration
vi:execration
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