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des·e·crate
desecrate
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- pronunciation:
- de
sih
kreIt
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
part of speech: |
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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