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DESECRATES Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word desecrates. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word desecrates. (close relations)

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

Best Hypernyms For DESECRATES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for desecrates, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
assail attack reverse turn
Phrases (2)
change by reversalset on

Alternatives for BLASPHEMES

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