— desecrater, desecrator , n. — desecration , n.
/des"i krayt'/ , v.t., desecrated, desecrating .
1. to divest of sacred or hallowed character or office.
2. to divert from a sacred to a profane use or purpose.
3. to treat with sacrilege; profane.
[ 1665-75; DE- + -secrate, modeled on consecrate ]
Syn. 3. defile, violate, dishonor, pollute, outrage.