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Execrations

Definition: Execrations refer to vehement curses or expressions of extreme detestation or aversion.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

• Sense 1: Vehement curses or expressions of extreme detestation.

Usages:

1. Usage 1: In ancient rituals, execrations were often used to ward off evil spirits.

Example sentence: The priest performed the execrations to protect the village from malevolent forces.

2. Usage 2: The politician faced public execrations for his corrupt practices.

Example sentence: The scandal resulted in a wave of execrations from the outraged public.

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