desecrater

Meanings

• Noun

  A person who desecrates or defiles a sacred place, object, or symbol.

  - "The desecrator vandalized the ancient tomb."
  - "The desecrater was arrested for defiling the holy relics."

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Variants

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desecrate , desecrated , desecrater , desecraters , desecrates , desecrating , desecrator , desecrators

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'desecrare' which means 'to profane' or 'to defile'.

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Trivia

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1. Desecration is often considered a form of hate speech and can be a trigger for violent reactions.

2. Desecration of graves is a common practice in some cultures for ancestor worship, while in others it is considered a grave offense.

3. Desecration of religious symbols is a common form of protest in some political and social movements.

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Related Concepts

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1. Profanation: The act of desecration is also known as profanation, which refers to the removal of the sacred or divine character of something.

2. Blasphemy: Desecration is closely related to blasphemy, which involves speaking disrespectfully about a deity or sacred thing.

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Culture

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In various religious and cultural contexts, desecration is considered a serious offense and can lead to social ostracism, legal penalties, or even violence. For instance, desecrating a religious symbol or place can be seen as an act of blasphemy or sacrilege.

How to Memorize "desecrater"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person defiling or damaging a sacred object or place.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'desecrator' with the concept of defiling or profaning something sacred.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym D.E.S.E.C.R.A.T.E., where each letter stands for Defile, Etch, Smear, Expel, Crush, Ruin, Abuse, and Tarnish.

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