desecrate

To desecrate is defined as to treat something that is sacred with disrespect.

(verb)

When you draw funny faces on a picture of Jesus, this is an example of desecrate.

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See desecrate in Webster's New World College Dictionary

transitive verb desecrated, desecrating

to take away the sacredness of; treat as not sacred; profane

Origin: de- (sense ) + (con)secrate

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See desecrate in American Heritage Dictionary 4

transitive verb des·e·crat·ed, des·e·crat·ing, des·e·crates
To violate the sacredness of; profane.

Origin:

Origin: de-

Origin: + (con)secrate

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Related Forms:

  • desˈe·cratˌer, desˈe·craˌtor noun
  • desˌe·craˈtion noun

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