English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

desecrate in Dutch

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

desecrate in Dutch

ontwijden
verb
(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."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Dutch.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Dutch meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Dutch

desecrate in a sentence

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

Similar words in Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "desecrate" in Dutch?

"desecrate" in Dutch is ontwijden. desecrate means: To treat something sacred with disrespect or damage it in a way that violates its holiness.

How do you use "desecrate" in a sentence?

Example: "Vandals desecrated the ancient tombs with spray paint." In Dutch, "desecrate" is ontwijden.

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
Translations from WikDict, CC BY-SA · example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.