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desecrate
verb
- desecrated, desecrating
1. To treat or use (a sacred object) or behave in (a holy place) in a way that shows a lack of respect or causes damage.
- Thesaurus: profane, blaspheme, defile, violate, contaminate, vandalize, pollute, pervert, debase, dishonour, insult.
noun
noun
- An act of disrespecting a sacred object or place
- Thesaurus: blasphemy, sacrilege, profanation, violation, impiety, irreverence, defilement, insult, debasement.
