Word:
Desecrate
Status:
Verb(transitive)
Meaning:
To damage(a holy place or something): to treat with(a holy place or something) with disrespect.
Sentences:
1) The vandals were accused of desecrating graves.
2) Vandals desecrated the cemtery last night by spraying the graves with grafitti.
Origin:
de- + -secrats
First use:
1675
Synonyms:
defile, profane, violate
Antonyms:
purify, maintain.
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