DESECRATES Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word desecrates. (close relations)
Definition of DESECRATES
Best Alternative Words for DESECRATES
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blasphemes | verbv | |||||||
verb • utter obscenities or profanities • speak of in an irreverent or impious manner | ||||||||
contaminates | verbv | |||||||
verb • make impure • make radioactive by adding radioactive material | ||||||||
defiles | verbv | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
despoils | verbv | |||||||
verb • steal goods; take as spoils • destroy and strip of its possession | ||||||||
dishonors | verbv | |||||||
noun • a state of shame or disgrace • lacking honor or integrity verb • bring shame or dishonor upon • force (someone) to have sex against their will • refuse to accept | ||||||||
pollutes | verbv | |||||||
verb • make impure | ||||||||
profanes | verbv | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
violates | verbv | |||||||
verb • fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns • act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises • destroy • violate the sacred character of a place or language • force (someone) to have sex against their will • destroy and strip of its possession | ||||||||
deconsecrate | verbv | |||||||
verb • remove the consecration from a person or an object | ||||||||
unhallow | 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 | ||||||||
outrage | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a feeling of righteous anger • a wantonly cruel act • a disgraceful event • the act of scandalizing verb • strike with disgust or revulsion • violate the sacred character of a place or language • force (someone) to have sex against their will | ||||||||
pervert | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior verb • corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality • practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive • change the inherent purpose or function of something | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
violate | verbv | |||||||
verb • fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns • act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises • destroy • violate the sacred character of a place or language • force (someone) to have sex against their will • destroy and strip of its possession |