desecration

Meanings

• noun

  The act of violating or damaging something that is considered sacred or holy.

• noun

  The act of despoiling or profaning a place, object, or person.

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Synonyms

blasphemy , profanation , sacrilege

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Rhymes

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veneration , creation , station , frustration

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Variants

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desecration , desecrations

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Etymology

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From Old French desecrer, from de- 'off' + secrer 'consecrate'.

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Trivia

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1. Desecration is a common theme in horror movies and literature.

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

3. The desecration of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is considered an act of treason in many countries.

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Related Concepts

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1. Profanation: The act of making something sacred or holy common or unholy. Desecration is a specific type of profanation, where the violation or damage is intentional.

2. Blasphemy: The act of speaking sacrilegiously about God or religious symbols. Desecration can be a form of blasphemy, but it also includes the physical violation of sacred objects or places.

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Culture

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Desecration has been used throughout history as a form of protest, rebellion, and blasphemy. It is often associated with acts of vandalism and destruction of religious symbols and sites.

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3. mnemonics
   

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