desecration
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.”
How to use desecration
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn act of showing disrespect toward something holy or deeply revered.
Word forms
desecrations plural
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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.