desecrate

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Synonyms: desecate, desperate, execrate, desiccate, delectate, desparate, denegrate, defecate, desecrated, obsecrate, desecrator

Antonyms: desecate, desperate, execrate, desiccate, delectate, desparate, denegrate, defecate, desecrated, obsecrate, desecrator

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|ambitransitive}} To [[profane]] or [[violate]] the [[sacredness]] or [[sanctity]] of something.
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[remove]] the [[consecration]] from someone or something; to [[deconsecrate]].
3. {{lb|en|transitive}} To change in an inappropriate and destructive manner.

Adjective

1. {{lb|en|rare}} [[desecrated|Desecrated]].

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