1. (verb) desecrate, profane, outrage, violate
violate the sacred character of a place or language
Synonyms: dishonour, scandalise, offend, ravish, scandalize, dishonor, plunder, demoralise, deconsecrate, misdirect, desecrate, debase, pervert, demoralize, transgress, profane, appal, break, despoil, subvert, vitiate, deprave, breach, rape, violate, infract, shock, appall, outrage, unhallow, assault, go against, debauch, spoil, corrupt Antonyms: hallow, sanctify, consecrate, bless
2. (verb) desecrate, unhallow, deconsecrate
remove the consecration from a person or an object
Synonyms: profane, unhallow, outrage, violate, deconsecrate, desecrate Antonyms: hallow, sanctify, consecrate, bless
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