Desecrated Meaning in English
word · lemma: desecrate
Definition
Treated a sacred place or thing with disrespect or violated its holiness. Often used about religious sites, graves, or symbols.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal and serious; relates to actions that violate religious or deeply respected places/things. Common with words like 'temple', 'grave', or 'altar'. Do not confuse with 'destroyed', which just means ruined with no disrespect. 'Desecrated' always implies a loss of sacredness.
Example Sentences
The ancient temple was desecrated by vandals.
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Someone desecrated the grave with graffiti.
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People were shocked when they heard the church had been desecrated.
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The holy book was desecrated during the attack.
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The museum displayed items that had once been desecrated but later restored.
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Many feel that the battlefield was desecrated by turning it into a shopping center.
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