desecration
🇺🇸
/ˌdesɪˈkreɪʃn/
🇬🇧
/ˌdesɪˈkreɪʃn/
noun
R
The act of showing a lack of respect for something considered sacred or holy, often by damaging it.
The desecration of the ancient temple was met with outrage from the community.
translation
The act of showing a lack of respect for something considered sacred or holy, often by damaging it.
Word Forms
Plural
desecrations