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Definition of Desecrate
1. Verb. Violate the sacred character of a place or language. "Profane the name of God"
Exact synonyms: Outrage, Profane, Violate
Generic synonyms: Assail, Assault, Attack, Set On
Derivative terms: Desecration, Profanation, Violation, Violation, Violative
Generic synonyms: Assail, Assault, Attack, Set On
Derivative terms: Desecration, Profanation, Violation, Violation, Violative
2. Verb. Remove the consecration from a person or an object.
Exact synonyms: Deconsecrate, Unhallow
Generic synonyms: Change By Reversal, Reverse, Turn
Antonyms: Consecrate
Generic synonyms: Change By Reversal, Reverse, Turn
Antonyms: Consecrate
Definition of Desecrate
1. v. t. To divest of a sacred character or office; to divert from a sacred purpose; to violate the sanctity of; to profane; to put to an unworthy use; -- the opposite of consecrate.
Definition of Desecrate
1. [v -CRATED, -CRATING, -CRATES]