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- [des-i-kreyt]
- /ˈdɛs ɪˌkreɪt/
- /ˈdes.ɪ.kreɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [des-i-kreyt]
- /ˈdɛs ɪˌkreɪt/
Definitions of desecration word
- noun desecration a desecrating or being desecrated 3
- verb with object desecration to divest of sacred or hallowed character or office. 1
- verb with object desecration to divert from a sacred to a profane use or purpose. 1
- verb with object desecration to treat with sacrilege; profane. 1
- noun desecration The action of desecrating something. 1
- noun desecration violating or defiling sth 1
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Origin of desecration
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 Desecration
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
desecration 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.
desecration usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for desecration
noun desecration
- blasphemy — You can describe something that shows disrespect for God or a religion as blasphemy.
- sacrilege — the violation or profanation of anything sacred or held sacred.
- defilement — to make foul, dirty, or unclean; pollute; taint; debase.
- impiety — lack of piety; lack of reverence for God or sacred things; irreverence.
- profanation — the act of profaning; desecration; defilement; debasement.
Antonyms for desecration
noun desecration
- reverence — a feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe; veneration.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- respect — a particular, detail, or point (usually preceded by in): to differ in some respect.
- honor — honesty, fairness, or integrity in one's beliefs and actions: a man of honor.
- sanctification — to make holy; set apart as sacred; consecrate.
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