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desecrate

[ˈdɛsɪkreɪt]

desecrate Definition

to damage or show no respect towards something holy or very much respected.

Using desecrate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "desecrate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The vandals desecrated the cemetery by knocking over tombstones.

  • Example

    The protesters desecrated the national flag by burning it.

  • Example

    The church was desecrated by the invading army.

  • Example

    It is a crime to desecrate a place of worship.

desecrate Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for desecrate

Phrases with desecrate

  • to insult or dishonor the memory of someone who has died

    Example

    It is disrespectful to desecrate the memory of the deceased by speaking ill of them.

  • to violate the sanctity of the Sabbath day by engaging in secular activities

    Example

    Some religious groups believe that working on the Sabbath is a way to desecrate it.

  • to damage or vandalize a grave or burial site

    Example

    It is a criminal offense to desecrate a grave, and those found guilty can face severe punishment.

Origins of desecrate

from Latin 'desecrare', meaning 'to treat as not sacred'

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Summary: desecrate in Brief

'Desecrate' [ˈdɛsɪkreɪt] means to damage or show no respect towards something holy or highly respected. It can refer to physical damage, such as knocking over tombstones, or symbolic damage, such as burning a flag. The phrase 'desecrate the memory of someone' refers to insulting or dishonoring the memory of someone who has died.