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desecrate

/ˈdɛs.ə.kɹeɪ̯t/

verb

Meaning

  • To profane or violate the sacredness or sanctity of something.

  • To remove the consecration from someone or something; to deconsecrate.

  • To change in an inappropriate and destructive way.

Synonyms

pervert,
defile,
unhallow,
deconsecrate,
desanctify

adjective

Meaning

  • Desecrated.