🛑desecrate

verb
/ˈdɛsɪkreɪt/

Meaning

to treat a sacred place or object with disrespect or violation

Example Sentences

The vandals desecrated the ancient temple walls with graffiti.

Synonyms

violate, defile, profane, dishonor, vandalize

Antonyms

honor, sanctify, respect

Collocations

desecrate a temple, desecrate a monument, desecrate sacred ground

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