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desecrates Definition and Meaning in English (desecrates definition)

verb
Synonyms:profanesdefilesviolates
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Desecrates definition: To treat a sacred place or thing with violent disrespect; to violate the sanctity of something.

Definitions of Desecrates

  1. 1verb(standard)

    To treat a sacred place or thing with violent disrespect; to violate the sanctity of something.

Example Sentences

“He desecrates the ancient temple by spray-painting graffiti on its walls.”

“The vandals desecrates the memorial by breaking its statues.”

Synonyms

profanesdefilesviolatessacrileges

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivedesecrate
past tensedesecrated
present participledesecrating
noundesecration
agent noundesecrator

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Desecrates definition: To treat a sacred place or thing with violent disrespect; to violate the sanctity of something.
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'Desecrates' translates to 'desecrates' in English. Desecrates definition: To treat a sacred place or thing with violent disrespect; to violate the sanctity of something.
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