sacralize

sa·cral·ize

verb \ˈsa-krə-ˌlīz, ˈsā-\

sa·cral·izedsa·cral·iz·ing

Definition of SACRALIZE

transitive verb

: to treat as or make sacred

— sa·cral·i·za·tion \ˌsa-krə-lə-ˈzā-shən, ˌsā-, -ˌlī-\ noun

Examples of SACRALIZE

1. <sacralizing the cohabitation of a man and a woman by means of the marriage ceremony>

First Known Use of SACRALIZE

1933

Related to SACRALIZE

Synonyms: consecrate, hallow, bless, sanctify

Antonyms: deconsecrate, desacralize, desanctify

Related Words: baptize, canonize, spiritualize; chasten, cleanse, lustrate, purify; exorcise (also exorcize), expurgate; commit, dedicate, devote; reconsecrate

Near Antonyms: defile, desecrate, profane; dirty, foul, pollute, soil, taint, violate; blaspheme, curse, cuss, damn, execrate; cast out, condemn, damn, punish

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