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desecrate in German

desecrate in German is schänden, entweihen, entheiligen — desecrate means to treat something sacred with disrespect or damage it in a way that violates its holiness.

desecrate in German

schänden
verb
(transitive) To profane or violate the sacredness or sanctity of something.
entweihen
verb
(transitive) To profane or violate the sacredness or sanctity of something.
entheiligen
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."

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 German?

"desecrate" in German is schänden, entweihen, entheiligen. 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 German, "desecrate" is schänden, entweihen, entheiligen.

Are there other ways to say "desecrate" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "desecrate": schänden, entweihen, entheiligen.

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