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Definitions for execration
ˌɛk sɪˈkreɪ ʃənex·e·cra·tion

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. abhorrence, abomination, detestation, execration, loathing, odiumnoun

    hate coupled with disgust

  2. execration, condemnation, cursenoun

    an appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group

  3. execrationnoun

    the object of cursing or detestation; that which is execrated

Wiktionary

  1. execrationnoun

    An act or instance of cursing; a curse dictated by violent feelings of hatred; an imprecation; an expression of utter detestation.

  2. execrationnoun

    That which is execrated; a detested thing.

  3. Etymology: From exsecratus, which is composed of ex and sacer "sacred".

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. 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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  1. 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

  1. Execrationnoun

    the act of cursing; a curse dictated by violent feelings of hatred; imprecation; utter detestation expressed

  2. Execrationnoun

    that which is execrated; a detested thing

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of execration in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of execration in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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