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- [des-i-kreyt]
- /ˈdɛs ɪˌkreɪt/
- /ˈdes.ɪ.kreɪt/
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- [des-i-kreyt]
- /ˈdɛs ɪˌkreɪt/
Definitions of desecrated word
- verb with object desecrated to divest of sacred or hallowed character or office. 1
- verb with object desecrated to divert from a sacred to a profane use or purpose. 1
- verb with object desecrated to treat with sacrilege; profane. 1
- noun desecrated Simple past tense and past participle of desecrate. 1
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Origin of desecrated
First appearance:
before 1665 One of the 47% oldest English words
1665-75; de- + -secrate, modeled on consecrate
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Parts of speech for Desecrated
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
desecrated popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for desecrated
adjective desecrated
- putrescent — becoming putrid; undergoing putrefaction.
- unclean — not clean; dirty.
- uncleanly — in an unclean manner.
- trashed — intoxicated; drunk.
- dishonored — lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.
Antonyms for desecrated
adjective desecrated
- hallowed — regarded as holy; venerated; sacred: Hallowed be Thy name; the hallowed saints; our hallowed political institutions.
- observed — to see, watch, perceive, or notice: He observed the passersby in the street.
- unprofane — characterized by irreverence or contempt for God or sacred principles or things; irreligious.
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