desecrate

== English == === Etymology === From de- + stem of consecrate. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈdɛs.ɪ.kɹeɪ̯t/, /ˈdɛs.ə.kɹeɪ̯t/ === Verb === desecrate (third-person singular simple present desecrates, present participle desecrating, simple past and past participle desecrated) (ambitransitive) To profane or violate the sacredness or sanctity of something. (transitive) To remove the consecration from someone or something; to deconsecrate. (transitive) To change in an inappropriate and destructive manner. ==== Synonyms ==== (profane or violate sacredness): defile, unhallow; see also Thesaurus:desecrate (remove the consecration): deconsecrate, desanctify (inappropriately change): pervert ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Adjective === desecrate (comparative more desecrate, superlative most desecrate) (rare) Desecrated. === Anagrams === decastere