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desecration in Dutch

desecration in Dutch is heiligschennis, ontheiliging — desecration means an act that disrespects or violates something sacred.

desecration in Dutch

heiligschennis
noun
An act of disrespect or impiety towards something considered sacred.
ontheiliging
noun
An act of disrespect or impiety towards something considered sacred.

What does "desecration" mean?

  1. noun An act that disrespects or violates something sacred.
    "The graffiti on the church wall was widely condemned as an act of desecration."
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desecration in a sentence

  • The graffiti on the church wall was widely condemned as an act of desecration.

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What is "desecration" in Dutch?

"desecration" in Dutch is heiligschennis, ontheiliging. desecration means: An act that disrespects or violates something sacred.

How do you use "desecration" in a sentence?

Example: "The graffiti on the church wall was widely condemned as an act of desecration." In Dutch, "desecration" is heiligschennis, ontheiliging.

Are there other ways to say "desecration" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "desecration": heiligschennis, ontheiliging.

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