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des·e·crate
 desecrate
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- pronunciation:
- de
sih
kreIt
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
desecrates, desecrating, desecrated |
| definition: |
to violate the sacredness of; treat sacrilegiously.
The invaders desecrated the temple.- antonyms:
- bless
- similar words:
- defile, profane, violate
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| related words: |
misuse |
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| derivations: |
desecration (n.), desecrator (n.) |
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