Desecrate

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛsɪˌkreɪt/

Definitions of desecrate

verb to treat a sacred place or object with disrespect or damage it in some way

Example Sentences

A1 The students were told not to desecrate the school property.

A2 The vandals desecrated the church by spray painting graffiti on its walls.

B1 The soldiers were accused of desecrating the enemy's flag during the battle.

B2 The protesters threatened to desecrate the historical monument if their demands were not met.

C1 The extremists planned to desecrate the sacred temple as a form of protest.

C2 The artist's controversial exhibit was seen as an attempt to desecrate traditional values.

Examples of desecrate in a Sentence

formal Vandals attempted to desecrate the historical monument.

informal Some jerks tried to mess up the old statue.

slang Those punks tried to trash the sacred site.

figurative His actions seemed to desecrate the memory of his ancestors.

Grammatical Forms of desecrate

• past tense: desecrated
• plural: desecrates
• comparative: more desecrated
• superlative: most desecrated
• present tense: desecrates
• future tense: will desecrate
• perfect tense: has desecrated
• continuous tense: is desecrating
• singular: desecrate
• positive degree: desecrate
• infinitive: desecrate
• gerund: desecrating
• participle: desecrated

Origin and Evolution of desecrate

First Known Use: 1675 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'desecrate' originated from the Latin word 'desecratus', which is a combination of 'de-' (meaning 'away') and 'sacratus' (meaning 'holy').

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the violation or profanation of something sacred or holy, the word 'desecrate' has evolved to encompass a broader sense of disrespect or irreverence towards something considered important or revered.