Looking for the meaning of the word DESECRATING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DESECRATING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Desecrate
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late 17th century: from de- (expressing reversal) + a shortened form of consecrate
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈdɛsɪkreɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
treat (a sacred place or thing) with violent disrespect
Short Definition:treat sacred place or thing with violent disrespect
Examples:- more than 300 graves were desecrated
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