desecration

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Learn the meaning of desecration with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

desecration

(noun)

Meaning

the act of disrespecting something sacred

Example

"The desecration of the ancient temple angered the community deeply."

Synonyms

violationprofanation

Antonyms

sanctificationconsecration

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'desecratio', meaning to make unholy.
Related word forms
  • verb: desecrate
  • adjective: desecrative