DESECRATE


Meaning of DESECRATE in English

[ 'dɛsɪkreɪt ]

■ verb treat (a sacred place or thing) with violent disrespect.

Derivatives

desecration noun

desecrator noun

Origin

C17: from de- (expressing reversal) + a shortened form of consecrate .

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