What does execration mean?
Definitions for execration
ˌɛk sɪˈkreɪ ʃənex·e·cra·tion
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Princeton's WordNet
abhorrence, abomination, detestation, execration, loathing, odiumnoun
hate coupled with disgust
execration, condemnation, cursenoun
an appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group
execrationnoun
the object of cursing or detestation; that which is execrated
Wiktionary
execrationnoun
An act or instance of cursing; a curse dictated by violent feelings of hatred; an imprecation; an expression of utter detestation.
execrationnoun
That which is execrated; a detested thing.
Etymology: From exsecratus, which is composed of ex and sacer "sacred".
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Execrationnoun
Curse; imprecation of evil.
Etymology: from execrate.
Mischance and sorrow go along with you,
And threefold vengeance tend upon your steps!
—— Cease, gentle queen, these execrations. William Shakespeare, Hen. VI.For this we may thank Adam! but his thanks
Shall be the execration. John Milton, Paradise Lost, b. x.The Indians, at naming the devil, did spit on the ground in token of execration. Edward Stillingfleet, Def. of Disc. on Rom. Idol.
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execration
Execration is the act of cursing or denouncing something or someone. It may also refer to a hateful or detestable thing or person. It is essentially a strong expression of deep disgust, anger or loathing.
Webster Dictionary
Execrationnoun
the act of cursing; a curse dictated by violent feelings of hatred; imprecation; utter detestation expressed
Execrationnoun
that which is execrated; a detested thing
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of execration in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of execration in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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