desecrates

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English

Definitions

verb

To profane or violate the sacredness or sanctity of something.
To remove the consecration from someone or something; to deconsecrate.
To change in an inappropriate and destructive way.

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Synonyms

pervert defile unhallow deconsecrate desanctify profane violate outrage defiles profanes dishonors besmirches disrespects offends defaces blasphemes sanctifies disfigures

Rhymes

facilitates traits illustrates advocates indicates culminates resonates radiates validates dissipates

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