desecrate

• Verb, das bedeutet, eine heilige Stätte, einen heiligen Gegenstand oder etwas als heilig Geltendes grob respektlos zu behandeln oder zu entweihen.

A verb meaning to treat a sacred place or thing with violent disrespect; to violate the sanctity of something.

1. Violate sacrednessC1formal

   To treat a sacred place or thing with violent disrespect; to damage or destroy something holy.

   Entweihen

   • The vandals desecrated the ancient temple by painting graffiti on its walls.
   • It is considered a crime to desecrate a cemetery.
   • The protesters were accused of desecrating the national flag.

   Synonymedebasedefiledishonorpolluteprofaneviolate

   Antonymeblessconsecratehallowsanctifyvenerate