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desecrate in Chinese

desecrate in Chinese is 褻瀆 — desecrate means to treat something sacred with disrespect or damage it in a way that violates its holiness.

desecrate in Chinese

褻瀆
verb
Pronounced: xiè dú
(transitive) To profane or violate the sacredness or sanctity of something.

What does "desecrate" mean?

  1. verb To treat something sacred with disrespect or damage it in a way that violates its holiness.
    "Vandals desecrated the ancient tombs with spray paint."
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desecrate in a sentence

  • Vandals desecrated the ancient tombs with spray paint.
  • The soldiers were accused of desecrating the temple during the raid.

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What is "desecrate" in Chinese?
"desecrate" in Chinese is 褻瀆. desecrate means: To treat something sacred with disrespect or damage it in a way that violates its holiness.
How do you pronounce 褻瀆?
"desecrate" in Chinese is 褻瀆, pronounced "xiè dú".
How do you use "desecrate" in a sentence?
Example: "Vandals desecrated the ancient tombs with spray paint." In Chinese, "desecrate" is 褻瀆.
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