DESACRALIZE Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word desacralize. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DESACRALIZE
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secularize | verbv | |||||||
verb • make secular and draw away from a religious orientation • transfer from ecclesiastical to civil possession, use, or control | ||||||||
blaspheme | verbv | |||||||
verb • utter obscenities or profanities • speak of in an irreverent or impious manner | ||||||||
deconsecrate | verbv | |||||||
verb • remove the consecration from a person or an object | ||||||||
defile | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a narrow pass (especially one between mountains) verb • place under suspicion or cast doubt upon • make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically • spot, stain, or pollute | ||||||||
disrespect | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an expression of lack of respect • a disrespectful mental attitude • a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous verb • show a lack of respect for • have little or no respect for; hold in contempt | ||||||||
profane | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • not concerned with or devoted to religion adjective satellite • characterized by profanity or cursing • not holy because unconsecrated or impure or defiled • grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred verb • corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality • violate the sacred character of a place or language | ||||||||
desecrate | verbv | |||||||
verb • violate the sacred character of a place or language • remove the consecration from a person or an object |