Execrate and Salute

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

Salute is an antonym for execrate.

Salute

Salute verb - To declare enthusiastic approval of.

Execrate is an antonym for salute.

Nearby Words: salutation, saluted, saluting
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