desecrates; desecrated; desecrating
: to damage (a holy place or object) : to treat (a holy place or object) with disrespect
The vandals were accused of desecrating graves.
a desecrated church
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“Desecrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/desecrate. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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