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Definition of desecrator

desecrator

/ˈdɛs.ɪˌkɹeɪ.tɚ/
des · e · cra · tor
Plural:desecrators
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Adjective:desecrative
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desecrator Lexical Profile

desecrator Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person who treats a sacred place, object, or revered symbol with violent disrespect or irreverence; one who defiles or profanes something holy.

Example

"Local authorities worked quickly to repair the ancient monument and identify the desecrator responsible for the damage."

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• Nearby Words

deseado
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desecration
desecrator
deseed
desegregate
desegregation

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'desecrate' plus the agent suffix '-or', ultimately rooted in the Latin prefix 'de-' (expressing reversal) and 'sacrare' (to make sacred).

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