Difference between Abhorrence and Execration

What is the difference between Abhorrence and Execration?

Abhorrence as a noun is extreme aversion or detestation; the feeling of utter dislike. while Execration as a noun is an act or instance of cursing; a curse dictated by violent feelings of hatred; an imprecation; an expression of utter detestation.

Abhorrence

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Extreme aversion or detestation; the feeling of utter dislike. A person or thing that is loathsome.

Execration

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An act or instance of cursing; a curse dictated by violent feelings of hatred; an imprecation; an expression of utter detestation.That which is execrated; a detested thing.

We hope you now know whether to use Abhorrence or Execration in your sentence.

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