noun
desecration
deh-sih-KRAY-shuhn
Desecration (noun) means an act that disrespects or violates something sacred. Example: “The graffiti on the church wall was widely condemned as an act of desecration.”
noun
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An act that disrespects or violates something sacred.
"The graffiti on the church wall was widely condemned as an act of desecration."
How to use desecration
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn act of showing disrespect toward something holy or deeply revered.
Common pairings
an act of desecration
desecration of a grave
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Word forms
- Plural
- desecrations
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Rhymes for desecration
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
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Frequently asked questions
What does “desecration” mean?
The word “desecration” means an act that disrespects or violates something sacred. In plain terms, an act of showing disrespect toward something holy or deeply revered.
How do you pronounce “desecration”?
“Desecration” is pronounced deh-sih-KRAY-shuhn (/dɛ.sɪˈkɹeɪ.ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “desecration” in a sentence?
Here is “desecration” used in a sentence: “The graffiti on the church wall was widely condemned as an act of desecration.”
What part of speech is “desecration”?
“Desecration” is a noun.
