desecrate in French
desecrate in French is profaner, désacraliser, désécrer — desecrate means to treat something sacred with disrespect or damage it in a way that violates its holiness.
desecrate in French
profaner
(transitive) To profane or violate the sacredness or sanctity of something.
désacraliser
(transitive) To profane or violate the sacredness or sanctity of something.
désécrer
(transitive) To remove the consecration from someone or something; to deconsecrate.
désacraliser
(transitive) To change in an inappropriate and destructive manner.
profaner
(transitive) To change in an inappropriate and destructive manner.
What does "desecrate" mean?
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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."
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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Frequently asked questions
What is "desecrate" in French?
"desecrate" in French is profaner, désacraliser, désécrer. 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 French, "desecrate" is profaner, désacraliser, désécrer.
Are there other ways to say "desecrate" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "desecrate": profaner, désacraliser, désécrer.
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