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desecrate in Finnish

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

desecrate in Finnish

häpäistä
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."
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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 Finnish?

"desecrate" in Finnish is häpäistä. 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 Finnish, "desecrate" is häpäistä.

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