adj
desecrated
Desecrated (adj) means Treated with disrespect in a way that violates its sacredness; defiled. Example: “The desecrated cemetery was later restored by volunteers.”
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Treated with disrespect in a way that violates its sacredness; defiled.
"The desecrated cemetery was later restored by volunteers."
How to use desecrated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something sacred that has been disrespected or damaged.
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- more desecrated
- Superlative
- most desecrated
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What does “desecrated” mean?
The word “desecrated” means treated with disrespect in a way that violates its sacredness; defiled. In plain terms, describes something sacred that has been disrespected or damaged.
How do you use “desecrated” in a sentence?
Here is “desecrated” used in a sentence: “The desecrated cemetery was later restored by volunteers.”
What part of speech is “desecrated”?
“Desecrated” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of desecrated?
"desecrated" (adj) means treated with disrespect in a way that violates its sacredness; defiled.
