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/
Korean meaning: 신성한 장소나 물건을 훼손하거나 더럽히는 행위; 모독
Korean pronunciation: 데시**크레**이션
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 action of treating a sacred place or thing with violent disrespect; defilement
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Desecration destroys both creation and celebration.
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Origin
라틴어 'desacrare'에서 유래했으며, 이는 '신성함을 제거하다'라는 의미였습니다. 원래 종교적 의식에서 신성한 것을 세속적으로 만드는 과정을 설명하는 용어였는데, 시간이 지나면서 신성한 것을 파괴하거나 더럽히는 부정적 의미로 발전했습니다.
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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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