desecrations

[US]/[ˈdesɪkreɪʃənz]/
[UK]/[ˈdɛsɪkreɪʃənz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.The act of violating or profaning a sacred place, object, or thing.; Instances of desecration.; The state of being desecrated.

Phrases & Collocations

avoid desecrations

historical desecrations

prevent desecration

recent desecrations

acts of desecration

serious desecrations

desecration caused

preventing desecration

investigate desecrations

reporting desecrations

Example Sentences

the recent wave of vandalism included numerous desecrations of historical monuments.

archaeologists condemned the deliberate desecrations of ancient burial sites.

the community rallied to repair the desecrations caused by the storm.

he faced charges related to the desecrations of the war memorial.

the church authorities deplored the acts of desecration at the cemetery.

security measures were increased to prevent further desecrations of the shrine.

the report detailed the extent of the desecrations and the damage caused.

witnesses described shocking scenes of desecrations and looting after the riot.

the team investigated the potential desecrations of the sacred grove.

the artist's work explored themes of loss and the impact of desecrations.

the museum curators were devastated by the discovery of the artifacts' desecrations.

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