execrate

Meanings

• Verb

  Express deep hatred or contempt for; curse.

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Synonyms

anathematize , comminate , curse , damn , imprecate , maledict , obdurate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with execrate
hate , fate , mate

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Variants

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execrate , execrated , execrates , execrating , execrative , execrator , execrators

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'exercare' meaning 'to drive out, to purge'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'execrate' is rarely used in modern English.

2. The execration rite was used in ancient Rome to curse enemies, but it was also used to curse objects that were believed to be causing harm or misfortune.

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Related Concepts

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1. Curse: A wish or expression of desire for misfortune or harm to befall someone or something.

2. Imprecation: A solemn and earnest prayer or wish for something, often with a threat of harm or misfortune.

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Culture

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In ancient Rome, the execration rite was used to curse an enemy or object. This involved writing the name of the object on a piece of lead, adding a curse, and then throwing it into the Tiber River.

How to Memorize "execrate"

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2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'execrate' with strong feelings of hatred or contempt.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'execrate' comes from the Latin word 'exercare', which means 'to drive out'.

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