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desecrate

/ˈdɛsɪkreɪt/

/ˈdɛsɪˌkreɪt/

desecrateverb

desecrated

Past Simple

desecrated

Past Participle

desecrating

ing-form

/ˈdɛsɪkreɪt/

/ˈdɛsɪˌkreɪt/

Translations

The vandals were arrested for attempting to desecrate the ancient temple.

Les vandales ont été arrêtés pour avoir tenté de profaner le temple antique.

Definitions

To treat (a sacred place or thing) with violent disrespect; violate.

The vandals were arrested for attempting to desecrate the ancient temple.

Synonyms

Antonyms

desecratepast participle

Definitions

Having been desecrated; deprived of sacredness through disrespect or violation.

Pilgrims wept at the sight of the desecrated altar.

desecrategerund / present participle

Definitions

Actively violating or profaning something sacred.

The desecrating mob stormed the sanctuary.