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Synonyms of desecrate

13 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for desecrate is corrupt. Other synonyms of desecrate are profane, defile and pollute. The opposite of desecrate is consecrate.

Synonyms and similar words for desecrate

verbTo profane or violate the sacredness or sanctity of something.

  • defileTo act inappropriately towards or vandalize (something sacred or special); to desecrate, to profane.

verbTo remove the consecration from someone or something; to deconsecrate.

verbMore synonyms

  • unhallowTo rended un-hallowed, i.e. to profane; to desecrate.
  • corruptTo make corrupt; to change from good to bad; to draw away from the right path; to deprave; to pervert.
  • profanateTo profane; to make profane.
  • profaneTo violate (something sacred); to treat with abuse, irreverence, obloquy, or contempt; to desecrate.
  • profanizeTo make profane.
  • polluteTo corrupt or profane.
  • sully
  • tarnish
  • violate

verbInappropriately change.

Opposite of desecrate

verbMore antonyms

  • consecrateTo declare something holy, or make it holy by some procedure.

Meaning of desecrate

  1. verb To profane or violate the sacredness or sanctity of something.
  2. verb To remove the consecration from someone or something; to deconsecrate.
  3. verb To change in an inappropriate and destructive manner.

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Questions about synonyms of desecrate

What is another word for desecrate?
Desecrate has 13 synonyms on Word.ws, such as corrupt, profane, defile and pollute.
What is the opposite of desecrate?
The opposite of desecrate is consecrate.
What does desecrate mean?
Desecrate means to profane or violate the sacredness or sanctity of something.

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