Definitions and Synonyms of desecrate | Another word for desecrate | What is desecrate?
Definition 1: remove the consecration from a person or an object - [verb of communication]Synonyms for desecrate in the sense of this definition
(desecrate is a kind of ...) change to the contrary
"The trend was reversed" "the tides turned against him" "public opinion turned when it was revealed that the president had an affair with a White House intern"
Synonyms for desecrate in the sense of this definition
(desecrate is a kind of ...) change to the contrary
"The trend was reversed" "the tides turned against him" "public opinion turned when it was revealed that the president had an affair with a White House intern"Definition 2: violate the sacred character of a place or language - [verb of social]Samples where desecrate or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- desecrate a cemetery
- violate the sanctity of the church
- profane the name of God
Synonyms for desecrate in the sense of this definition
(desecrate is a kind of ...) attack someone physically or emotionally
"The mugger assaulted the woman" "Nightmares assailed him regularly"
Samples where desecrate or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- desecrate a cemetery
- violate the sanctity of the church
- profane the name of God