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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

Moving text or graphics up or down on a computer screen to view different parts of them; continuousl...

to interrupt or disturb the normal flow or process

To build; construct; set up in a vertical position.

To be greater in influence, weight, or number.

To make less severe, serious, or painful; alleviate.

to weaken or make someone or something infirm