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   Des·e·cra·tion

   /ˌdesəˈkrāSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. the action of desecrating something: "the desecration of a grave"

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   The meaning of DESECRATE is to violate the sanctity of : profane. How to use desecrate in a sentence.

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   Desecration is a type of behavior that disrespects the sacredness or holiness of something. Words and actions that are offensive to a religion could be considered acts of desecration.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDESECRATE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to damage or show no respect toward something holy or very much respected: The mosque / shrine was desecrated by vandals. It's a crime to desecrate the country's flag. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Damaging and spoiling. adulterated. adulteration. alloy. applecart. at-risk. eat away at something. erode. flaw. foul (something) up.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDESECRATION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   DESECRATION meaning: 1. the action of damaging or showing no respect towards something holy or very much respected: 2…. Learn more.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdesecration noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of desecration noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Desecration definition: the act of treating something sacred or solemn in a sacrilegious or disrespectful way. See examples of DESECRATION used in a sentence.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDESECRATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   May 13, 2024 · DESECRATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary. Summary Definitions Synonyms Pronunciation Collocations Conjugations Sentences Grammar. Definition of 'desecration' Word Frequency. desecration in American English. (ˌdɛsɪˈkreɪʃən ) noun. a desecrating or being desecrated. SIMILAR WORDS: ˈsacriˌlege.