Merriam-Webster Logo
SINCE 1828
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

Thesaurus

consecration

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of consecration

the act of making something holy through religious ritual

  • the consecration of the Host during Communion
Synonyms of consecration

blessing, hallowing, sanctification
Words Related to consecration

purification

dedication

adoration, glorification, reverence, veneration, worship
Near Antonyms of consecration

debasement, defilement, desecration, impiety, irreverence, profanation, sacrilege

Learn More about consecration

  1. See words that rhyme with consecration Dictionary: Definition of consecration Spanish Central: Translation of consecration Nglish: Translation of consecration for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of consecration for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about consecration

Seen and Heard

What made you want to look up consecration? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

show comments hide comments

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

WORD OF THE DAY

susurrous

full of whispering sounds

Get Word of the Day daily email!

TRENDING NOW

  1. gaslight It is a word, though.

  2. invasion CNN reporter questions President.

  3. relevancy Ariana Grande slams ex-fiancé.

SEE ALL

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games