Execrate and Hallow
Opposite meaning words
Execrate
Execrate verb - To declare to be morally wrong or evil.
Usage example: leaders from around the world execrated the terrorists responsible for the bomb blast
Hallow
Hallow verb - To make holy through prayers or ritual.
Usage example: Lincoln's memorable words at the Gettysburg battlefield, “we cannot dedicate—we cannot consecrate—we cannot hallow—this ground”
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