English dictionary

desecrate

/'d/E/s/@/,kr/eI/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

violate the sacred character of a place or language

verb.social

Examples
Desecrate a cemetery.

Synonyms outrage profane violate

Source: WordNet 3.0
remove the consecration from a person or an object

verb.communication

Synonyms deconsecrate unhallow

Antonyms bless consecrate hallow sanctify

Source: WordNet 3.0
To divest of a sacred character or office; to divert from a sacred purpose; to violate the sanctity of; to profane; to put to an unworthy use; -- the opposite of <i>consecrate</i>.

verb

Source: webster1913