Word Type

Verb

Adjective

The word "desecrate" can be used as verb and adjective.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

consecrate

Derived Terms

desecrated desecrater desecration desecrative desecrator undesecrate

Etymologically Related To

consecrate de

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

assail assault attack change by reversal deconsecrate desacralize desanctify disconsecrate exaugurate reverse secularize set on turn unconsecrate unhallow

Manner Of

assail change by reversal

Related Terms

pervert

Related Terms

consecration deconsecrate desecrated desecration desecrative desecrator profane remove sacredness sanctity violate

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