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Definition of desecration

desecration

/ˌdɛs.əˈkreɪ.ʃən/
des · e · cra · tion
Plural:desecrations
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Adjective:desecrative
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• noun

1

The action of treating a sacred place or object with violent disrespect or irreverence; the state of being desecrated.

Example

"The community gathered to repair the historic chapel after its desecration by vandals."

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• Rhymes for desecration

• Nearby Words

desdemona
deseado
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desecrator
deseed
desegregate

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 17th century from the verb 'desecrate', which was formed by replacing the prefix of 'consecrate' with the Latin prefix 'de-' (indicating reversal), built on the Latin root 'sacer' meaning 'sacred'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Desecration. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/desecration
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