execrates

Execrates is a term that describes an intense feeling of loathing or detestation towards something or someone. It signifies a profound and often vocal disapproval, suggesting a strong desire for something to be cursed or condemned. The word is derived from the Latin "exsecrari," meaning to curse or dedicate to the gods, implying a spiritual or divine condemnation.

To execrate something means to regard it with extreme disgust and to express this sentiment vehemently. This can manifest in curses, imprecations, or simply strong, condemnatory language. It is a powerful expression of moral outrage or deep-seated aversion. The object of execration is typically something perceived as evil, wicked, or abhorrent.

While the term can be used in a more general sense to describe intense dislike, its historical and etymological roots lend it a stronger connotation of condemnation and a desire for divine displeasure to fall upon the object of the execration. It is a word that conveys a significant emotional and often moral weight.