Execrate and Esteem

Opposite meaning words

Execrate verb - To dislike strongly.

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

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Esteem is an antonym for execrate.

Esteem verb - To think very highly or favorably of.

Usage example: although the works of the Impressionist painters are esteemed today, they met with scorn when they were introduced

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Execrate is an antonym for esteem.

Nearby Words: esteemed, esteeming

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