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desecration in German

desecration in German is Entweihung, Schändung, Entheiligung — desecration means an act that disrespects or violates something sacred.

desecration in German

Entweihung
noun
An act of disrespect or impiety towards something considered sacred.
Schändung
noun
An act of disrespect or impiety towards something considered sacred.
Entheiligung
noun
An act of disrespect or impiety towards something considered sacred.
Profanation
noun
An act of disrespect or impiety towards something considered sacred.
Profanierung
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 German?

"desecration" in German is Entweihung, Schändung, Entheiligung. 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 German, "desecration" is Entweihung, Schändung, Entheiligung.

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

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "desecration": Entweihung, Schändung, Entheiligung, Profanation, Profanierung.

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