DESACRALIZING Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

desacralizing

verb

present participle of desacralize

as in violating

to remove the sacred qualities or status of complained that contemporary society has desacralized and trivialized the celebration of Christmas

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Edwards was arrested on suspicion of violating his parole and booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Eventually, all charges were dropped days before trial, with Perry scolding prosecutors for violating the inherent trust placed in the office.

— Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

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