The Opposite(Antonym) of “sanctification”
The antonyms of sanctification are defilement and profanation. These words convey the opposite meaning of making something holy or sacred. Instead, they imply a lack of respect or reverence for something that is considered sacred or holy.
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Definitions and Examples of defilement, profanation
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
The act of making something unclean or impure, especially something that is considered sacred.
Example
The temple was closed for cleaning after the defilement caused by the vandals.
The act of treating something sacred with disrespect or irreverence.
Example
The priest was outraged by the profanation of the church by the group of tourists who were taking selfies.
Key Differences: defilement vs profanation
- 1Defilement implies making something unclean or impure, while profanation implies treating something sacred with disrespect or irreverence.
Effective Usage of defilement, profanation
- 1Religious Context: Use these antonyms in religious contexts to describe the desecration of holy places or objects.
- 2Moral Context: Use these antonyms in moral contexts to describe actions that violate ethical or moral principles.
- 3Cultural Context: Use these antonyms in cultural contexts to describe the disregard for cultural values or traditions.
Remember this!
The antonyms of sanctification, defilement, and profanation convey the opposite meaning of making something holy or sacred. Use these words in religious, moral, or cultural contexts to describe actions that violate ethical, moral, or cultural principles.
