Ex′e‐cra″tion (?), n. [L. execratio, exsecratio: cf. F. exécration.] 1. The act of cursing; a curse dictated by violent feelings of hatred; imprecation; utter detestation expressed.
Cease, gentle, queen, these execrations. Shak.
2. That which is execrated; a detested thing.
Ye shall be an execration and... a curse. Jer. xlii. 18.
Syn. — See Malediction.