desecrate in Portuguese
desecrate in Portuguese is profanar, desconsagrar — desecrate means to treat something sacred with disrespect or damage it in a way that violates its holiness.
desecrate in Portuguese
profanar
(transitive) To profane or violate the sacredness or sanctity of something.
desconsagrar
(transitive) To remove the consecration from someone or something; to deconsecrate.
profanar
(transitive) To remove the consecration from someone or something; to deconsecrate.
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."
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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 Portuguese?
"desecrate" in Portuguese is profanar, desconsagrar. 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 Portuguese, "desecrate" is profanar, desconsagrar.
Are there other ways to say "desecrate" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "desecrate": profanar, desconsagrar.
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