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Desecrate
verb
/ˈdɛs.ə.kɹeɪ̯t/
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Word Frequency:
0.1
Definitions
1.
verb
To profane or violate the sacredness or sanctity of something.
2.
verb
To remove the consecration from someone or something; to deconsecrate.
3.
verb
To change in an inappropriate and destructive way.
4.
adjective
Desecrated.
Synonyms
pervert
defile
unhallow
deconsecrate
desanctify
profane
violate
outrage
unconsecrate
disconsecrate
desecularize
desacralize
Rhymes With
elucidate
articulate
desolate
facilitate
profligate
explicate
deliberate
delineate
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