desecrate

Definition of desecrate

Verbs

violate the sacred character of a place or language
"desecrate a cemetery"
Synonyms:
outrage, profane, violate
Type of:
assail, assault, attack, set on
attack someone physically or emotionally
remove the consecration from a person or an object
Synonyms:
deconsecrate, unhallow
Antonyms:
consecrate
render holy by means of religious rites
bless, hallow, sanctify
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Type of:
change by reversal, reverse, turn
change to the contrary

Vocabulary Lists for desecrate

GRE Super 4800 Plus »(4851 words)
  • abase
  • abash
  • abate
  • abbreviate
  • abdicate

k5 »(500 words)
  • propound
  • proscenium
  • protocol
  • provenance
  • provocation

GRE Problem Words »(391 words)
  • abjure
  • arrogate
  • bilk
  • blight
  • blithe

Eyes Are Watching God »(10 words)
chap 1-4
  • resignation
  • sodden
  • treacherous
  • languid
  • desecrate

d3-list »(29 words)
  • descry
  • desecrate
  • desolate
  • desperado
  • despoil

WordMasters: Grade 8 Blue Division Nov-Dec '09 »(25 words)
http://www.visualthesaurus.com/cm/wordmasters/2032/
  • foible
  • accede
  • contentious
  • disavowal
  • mollify

GRE Barron's Part 2 »(474 words)
  • chasm
  • chassis
  • chaste
  • chasten
  • chastise

Words that contain desecrate

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