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desacralize

verb de·sa·cral·ize \ (ˌ)dē-ˈsā-krə-ˌlīz , -ˈsa- \

Definition of desacralize

desacralized; desacralizing
transitive verb
: to divest of sacred qualities or status
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desacralization

play \(ˌ)dē-ˌsā-krə-lī-ˈzā-shən, -ˌsa-\ noun

Examples of desacralize in a Sentence

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

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First Known Use of desacralize

1911

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desacralize Synonyms

Synonyms

deconsecrate, desanctify;

Antonyms

bless, consecrate, hallow, sacralize, sanctify;

Near Antonyms

canonize, deify, venerate;

spiritualize;

chasten, cleanse, purify;

exorcise (also exorcize), expurgate;

Related Words

defile, desecrate, profane, violate;

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