desecrator

Meanings

• Noun

  A person who desecrates or violates something, especially a sacred place or object.

  - "The vandals were desecrators, leaving graffiti on the ancient ruins."
  - "The desecrator was arrested for breaking into the church and stealing 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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From the Latin 'desecrare', meaning 'to defile, pollute'.

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Trivia

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1. Desecration is considered a crime in many religions and legal systems.

2. The term 'desecration' is also used metaphorically to describe the act of destroying or ruining something that was once held in high regard.

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Related Concepts

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1. Profanation: Related concept, refers to the act of making something sacred or holy common or profane. Desecration is a specific form of profanation, where the violation is intentional and disrespectful.

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Culture

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In literature and art, the desecrator is often portrayed as an antagonist or villain, despoiling sacred sites or objects. In religious contexts, desecration is considered a serious offense.

How to Memorize "desecrator"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person defacing a sacred statue or monument.
   - Imagine someone breaking into a temple and stealing holy relics.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with vandalism, defacement, or despoiling.
   - Connect the word with the concept of disrespecting something sacred.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Desecration: Defilement, Sacrilege, Contamination, Abomination' to remember the meaning.

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