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desecrate

verb

/ˈdɛsɪkreɪt/

Meaning

to treat a sacred place or object with disrespect or violation

The vandals desecrated the ancient temple walls with graffiti.

violate, defile, profane, dishonor, vandalize

honor, sanctify, respect

desecrate a temple, desecrate a monument, desecrate sacred ground

to flow or leak slowly through small openings or pores

to increase speed or make something happen sooner

to reduce something to the smallest possible amount or degree

To give strength or energy to; to make more vigorous and lively.

To improve or enhance the quality or value of something.

to be unsuccessful; not to achieve something