desecration — the action of treating a sacred place or thing with violent disrespect; defilement
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of treating a sacred place or thing with violent disrespect; defilement
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdesɪˈkreɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The teenager was arrested for the desecration of the war memorial with spray paint.
- My grandmother considers putting pineapple on pizza a desecration of Italian cuisine.
- The museum increased security after several incidents of artwork desecration.
desecration
NOUN[/ˌdesɪˈkreɪʃən/]
the action of treating a sacred place or thing with violent disrespect; defilement
The desecration of the ancient temple shocked the villagers who had worshipped there for generations.
Desecration destroys both creation and celebration.
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“The teenager was arrested for the desecration of the war memorial with spray paint.”
“My grandmother considers putting pineapple on pizza a desecration of Italian cuisine.”
“The museum increased security after several incidents of artwork desecration.”
“He claimed that serving instant ramen in his grandmother's antique bowl was a desecration of family tradition.”
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