The term 'execrated' is a strong word that means to be intensely disliked or loathed. It is derived from the Latin verb 'exsecrari, ' which means to curse or to express abhorrence. The term is often used to describe a feeling of intense hatred or revulsion. In crossword puzzles, the words 'ABHORRED, ' 'ABOMINATED, ' and 'HATED' are all synonyms for execrated. ABHORRED means to feel extreme disgust or aversion, ABOMINATED means to detest utterly, and HATED means to feel intense dislike or hostility. All three words are used to describe a strong negative emotion towards someone or something.