Definitions and Examples of desecrate, dishonor
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To violate the sanctity of something; to treat something sacred with disrespect.
Example
The vandals desecrated the church by spray-painting graffiti on its walls.
To bring shame or disgrace to someone or something; to treat someone or something with disrespect.
Example
By cheating on the exam, he dishonored himself and his family.
Key Differences: desecrate vs dishonor
- 1Desecrate is used when something sacred or holy is treated with disrespect or violated.
- 2Dishonor is used when someone or something is brought shame or disgrace through disrespectful actions.
Effective Usage of desecrate, dishonor
- 1Use desecrate to describe actions that violate the sanctity of something sacred or holy.
- 2Use dishonor to describe actions that bring shame or disgrace to someone or something.
- 3Avoid using these words in formal or religious contexts as they can be considered offensive.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of enshrined are desecrate and dishonor. Use desecrate to describe actions that violate the sanctity of something sacred or holy, and use dishonor to describe actions that bring shame or disgrace to someone or something. Avoid using these words in formal or religious contexts as they can be considered offensive.
