The Opposite(Antonym) of “consecrate”
The antonyms of consecrate are desecrate and profane. The antonyms desecrate and profane convey a negative or disrespectful meaning. They imply the act of violating or disrespecting something that is considered sacred or holy.
Definitions and Examples of desecrate, profane
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To violate or disrespect something that is considered sacred or holy.
Example
The vandals desecrated the church by breaking the stained glass windows.
Showing disrespect or contempt for what is considered sacred or holy.
Example
The comedian's jokes were considered profane by some members of the audience.
Key Differences: desecrate vs profane
- 1Desecrate is a verb that describes the act of violating or disrespecting something that is considered sacred or holy.
- 2Profane is an adjective that describes something that shows disrespect or contempt for what is considered sacred or holy.
Effective Usage of desecrate, profane
- 1Religion: Use consecrate to describe the act of making something holy, and use desecrate or profane to describe the act of violating or disrespecting something that is considered sacred or holy.
- 2Culture: Use profane to describe something that is considered disrespectful or offensive in a particular culture or society.
- 3Language: Incorporate these antonyms in conversations to demonstrate understanding and to enrich vocabulary.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct meanings: Desecrate describes the act of violating or disrespecting something that is considered sacred or holy, while profane describes something that shows disrespect or contempt for what is considered sacred or holy. Use these words in the context of religion, culture, and language to demonstrate understanding and to enrich vocabulary.
