desacralize

de·sa·cral·ize

verb \(ˌ)dē-ˈsā-krə-ˌlīz, -ˈsa-\

de·sa·cral·izedde·sa·cral·iz·ing

Definition of DESACRALIZE

transitive verb

: to divest of sacred qualities or status

— de·sa·cral·i·za·tion \(ˌ)dē-ˌsā-krə-lī-ˈzā-shən, -ˌsa-\ noun

Examples of DESACRALIZE

1. <deplores how contemporary society has desacralized and trivialized the celebration of Christmas>

First Known Use of DESACRALIZE

1911

Related to DESACRALIZE

Synonyms: deconsecrate, desanctify

Antonyms: bless, consecrate, hallow, sacralize, sanctify

Related Words: defile, desecrate, profane, violate

Near Antonyms: canonize, deify, venerate; spiritualize; chasten, cleanse, purify; exorcise (also exorcize), expurgate

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