Execrated — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /ˈek-sə-ˌkrāt/ ex·e·crate

Meaning & Definition of Execrated

Execrated (verb)

  1. to declare to be evil or detestable, denounce
  2. to detest utterly

Execrated (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in despised, loathed

    similar: abhorred, abominated, despised, detested, disdained, disfavored, disliked, hated, loathed, unfavorite, unbeloved, abandoned, forgotten, ignored, alienated, estranged
    opposite: beloved, cherished, darling, dear, fair-haired, favored, favorite, fond, loved, pet, precious, special, sweet, white-headed, admired, adored, appreciated, esteemed, relished, revered, prized, treasured

Execrated (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to declare to be morally wrong or evil

    "leaders from around the world execrated the terrorists responsible for the bomb blast"

    similar: anathematized, censured, condemned, damned, decried, denounced, reprehended, reprobated
    related: attacked, blamed, blasted, criticized, dispraised, dissed (slang), faulted, knocked, panned, slammed, belittled, deprecated, disparaged, doomed, sentenced, convicted, blacklisted, excommunicated, ostracized, castigated, chastised, rebuked, reprimanded, reproached, admonished, chid, reproved, berated, lambasted, raked, scolded, upbraided, vituperated, cursed, imprecated, abhorred, abominated, detested, hated, loathed, reviled
    opposite: blessed
    near: approved, endorsed, sanctioned, eulogized, exalted, extolled, glorified, lauded, praised, acclaimed, applauded, commended, hailed, saluted, touted, consecrated, hallowed, sanctified, honored, revered, venerated

  2. to dislike strongly

    "execrates without apology anyone who would physically abuse children or animals"

    similar: abhorred, abominated, despised, detested, hated, loathed, had it in for
    related: deplored, deprecated, disapproved (of), discountenanced, disdained, disfavored, scorned
    opposite: loved
    near: desired, fancied, favored, liked, preferred, enjoyed, relished, admired, adored, approved (of), esteemed, hallowed, idolized, revered, venerated, worshipped, cherished, prized, treasured

Related Entry: Execrate (verb)

Execrate is a different word from Execrated. The synonyms below are for execrate, not for execrated.

  1. to declare to be morally wrong or evil

    "leaders from around the world execrated the terrorists responsible for the bomb blast"

    similar: anathematize, censure, condemn, damn, decry, denounce, reprehend, reprobate
    related: attack, blame, blast, criticize, dis (slang), dispraise, fault, knock, pan, slam, belittle, deprecate, disparage, doom, sentence, convict, blacklist, excommunicate, ostracize, castigate, chastise, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, admonish, chide, reprove, berate, lambaste, rake, scold, upbraid, vituperate, curse, imprecate, abhor, abominate, detest, hate, loathe, revile
    opposite: bless
    near: approve, endorse, sanction, eulogize, exalt, extol, glorify, laud, praise, acclaim, applaud, commend, hail, salute, tout, consecrate, hallow, sanctify, honor, revere, venerate

  2. to dislike strongly

    "execrates without apology anyone who would physically abuse children or animals"

    similar: abhor, abominate, despise, detest, hate, loathe, have it in for
    related: deplore, deprecate, disapprove (of), discountenance, disdain, disfavor, scorn
    opposite: love
    near: desire, fancy, favor, like, prefer, enjoy, relish, admire, adore, approve (of), esteem, hallow, idolize, revere, venerate, worship, cherish, prize, treasure

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Execrated

The most common words with a similar meaning to Execrated:

abhorred, abominated, despised, detested, disdained, disfavored, disliked, hated, loathed, unfavorite, unbeloved, abandoned, forgotten, ignored, alienated, estranged, anathematized, censured, condemned, damned, decried, denounced, reprehended, reprobated, had it in for

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Execrated

Words with the opposite meaning of Execrated:

beloved, cherished, darling, dear, fair-haired, favored, favorite, fond, loved, pet, precious, special, sweet, white-headed, admired, adored, appreciated, esteemed, relished, revered, prized, treasured, blessed

Related Words for Execrated

attacked, blamed, blasted, criticized, dispraised, dissed, faulted, knocked, panned, slammed, belittled, deprecated, disparaged, doomed, sentenced, convicted, blacklisted, excommunicated, ostracized, castigated, chastised, rebuked, reprimanded, reproached, admonished, chid, reproved, berated, lambasted, raked

Near Antonyms of Execrated

approved, endorsed, sanctioned, eulogized, exalted, extolled, glorified, lauded, praised, acclaimed, applauded, commended, hailed, saluted, touted, consecrated, hallowed, sanctified, honored, venerated, desired, fancied, liked, preferred, enjoyed, approved (of), idolized, worshipped

Word Forms of Execrated

Inflections: execrating

Derived words: execrative (adjective), execrator (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Execrated

Latin exsecratus, past participle of exsecrari to put under a curse, from ex + sacr-, sacer sacred

First known use: 1531

Frequently Asked Questions about Execrated

What does "Execrated" mean?

"Execrated" means to declare to be evil or detestable, denounce. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to declare to be evil or detestable, denounce. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Execrated"?

Other words for "Execrated" include abhorred, abominated, despised, detested, disdained, disfavored, disliked and hated. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Execrated" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Execrated"?

There are 65 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Execrated". Common alternatives include abhorred, abominated, despised, detested, disdained, disfavored, disliked, hated, loathed and unfavorite.

What is the opposite of "Execrated"?

Antonyms of "Execrated" include beloved, cherished, darling, dear, fair-haired, favored, favorite and fond. Near antonyms include approved, endorsed, sanctioned and eulogized.

How do you use "Execrated" in a sentence?

Examples of "Execrated" in a sentence: "leaders from around the world execrated the terrorists responsible for the bomb blast"; "execrates without apology anyone who would physically abuse children or animals".

Is "Execrated" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Execrated" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Execrated"?

"Execrated" is pronounced /ˈek-sə-ˌkrāt/ and divided into syllables as ex·e·crate.

What is the origin of the word "Execrated"?

"Execrated" comes from Latin exsecratus, past participle of exsecrari to put under a curse, from ex + sacr-, sacer sacred. First known use: 1531.