desecrates

[US]/ˈdɛsɪkreɪts/
[UK]/ˈdɛsɪkreɪts/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to violate the sanctity of; to treat with disrespect

Phrases & Collocations

desecrates a shrine

desecrates the temple

desecrates sacred ground

desecrates holy sites

desecrates a grave

desecrates the flag

desecrates a monument

desecrates ancient relics

desecrates sacred texts

desecrates cultural heritage

Example Sentences

the graffiti desecrates the historical monument.

some believe that littering desecrates nature.

he desecrates the memory of the fallen soldiers.

vandalism desecrates public property.

they believe that disrespecting the flag desecrates their country.

using the sacred site for commercial purposes desecrates it.

his actions desecrate the spirit of the festival.

some consider that altering the artwork desecrates its original meaning.

she felt that the rude comments desecrate the community's values.

using a sacred text for trivial purposes desecrates its significance.

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