desecrating

Meanings

• Verb

  To treat a sacred object or place with contempt, disrespect, or violence.

  - "During the protest, the activists desecrated the statue by painting it with red paint."
  - "The desecration of the tomb was a grave offense to the deceased's family."

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Synonyms

pervert , defile , unhallow , deconsecrate , desanctify

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with desecrating
deceit , reciting , recreating

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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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From the Latin word 'desecrare' meaning 'to strip of sacredness'.

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Trivia

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1. Desecration is a common theme in horror movies and literature, where it is often used to evoke fear and disgust.

2. The desecration of the Dead Sea Scrolls by a Bedouin shepherd in 1947 led to their discovery and eventual preservation.

3. In some cultures, desecration is considered a form of spiritual cleansing or purification.

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Related Concepts

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1. Profanation: Refers to the act of making something sacred profane or secular. It is closely related to desecration, but profanation does not necessarily involve violence or disrespect.

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Culture

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Desecration is a significant concept in various religions and cultures, where the violation of sacred spaces or objects is considered a grave offense. In literature, desecration is a common theme in works exploring the concept of sacredness and profanity.

How to Memorize "desecrating"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of desecrating an object or place. Imagine someone vandalizing a sacred statue or painting over a religious mural.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'desecration' with the concept of disrespect or violation of something sacred.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'desecration' by associating it with the idea of stripping something of its sacredness.

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