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.”

adj

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 notes

In plain EnglishDescribes something sacred that has been disrespected or damaged.

Word forms

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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.