What does desecrate mean?

v. to show a lack of respect for something holy or sacred by damaging or using it in a wrong way

desecrate

🇺🇸 /ˈdesɪkreɪt/ 🇬🇧 /ˈdesɪkreɪt/

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verb

to show a lack of respect for something holy or sacred by damaging or using it in a wrong way

The protesters accused the construction company of desecrating the ancient burial ground by building the new highway through it.

to show a lack of respect for something holy or sacred by damaging or using it in a wrong way

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Progressive desecrating