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desecrate

/ˈdɛsɪkreɪt/

/ˈdɛsɪˌkreɪt/

desecrateverb

desecrated

Past Simple

desecrated

Past Participle

desecrating

Gerund

/ˈdɛsɪkreɪt/

/ˈdɛsɪˌkreɪt/

Translations

They were accused of attempting to desecrate the church.

Их обвинили в попытке осквернить церковь.

The vandals intended to desecrate the monument with graffiti.

Вандалы намеревались профанировать памятник граффити.

Additional translations

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.