Desire and Execrate

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Desire verb - To have an earnest wish to own or enjoy.

Usage example: he greatly desired a new mountain bike for his next birthday

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Execrate is an antonym for desire.

Nearby Words: desirous, desirable, desired, desiring, Desiree

Execrate verb - To dislike strongly.

Usage example: execrates without apology anyone who would physically abuse children or animals

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Desire is an antonym for execrate.

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