DESECRATE


Meaning of DESECRATE in English

— 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.

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .