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execrates

verb

present tense third-person singular of execrate

as in denounces

to declare to be morally wrong or evil leaders from around the world execrated the terrorists responsible for the bomb blast

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to dislike strongly execrates without apology anyone who would physically abuse children or animals

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As the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises proceed, North Korea denounces them as invasion rehearsals, launches missiles and vows stronger deterrence, even as analysts say scaling back drills could weaken long-term allied readiness.

— Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
The project denounces Haiti’s justice system through the story of a woman imprisoned for years without trial and later judged not by law, but by scripture.

— Lise Pedersen, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026

Definition of denounces

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Devin irrationally hates her and has been trying to get her out since the beginning.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
Belichick is just as famous as Sanders, but finding a man on the street who loves or hates Belichick (and isn’t a Jets or Dolphins fan) would be difficult.

— David Ubben, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of hates

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The documentary condemns The Swan for manufacturing reality, while offering its own more morally satisfying reality.

— Danielle Pergament, Allure, 29 Sep. 2026
The government silences critics, shuts down free press and condemns other political parties.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of condemns

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Woodland mayor criticizes federal account Woodland Mayor Tom Stallard also challenged Homeland Security’s version of events in a statement released with the police department’s initial findings.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
The ad linked to the suit criticizes Attorney General James Uthmeier specifically.

— Justin Garcia, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of criticizes

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The district blames the decline on Operation Metro Surge, the federal immigration enforcement operation in the Twin Cities that happened in early 2026.

— Ashley Grams, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
However, a Haitian source who is familiar with the issue, blames Green for the delays.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026

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