Desecrate

Synonyms of desecrate

• violate
• profane
• defile

Antonyms of desecrate

• honor
• revere
• venerate

Collocations of desecrate

burial ground

Frequency: 80 %

It is considered a crime to desecrate a burial ground.

religious symbol

Frequency: 75 %

The protesters desecrated the religious symbol as an act of defiance.

sacred ground

Frequency: 70 %

The vandals desecrated the sacred ground of the church.

historical site

Frequency: 65 %

Vandals have desecrated the historical site by spray painting graffiti on its walls.

ancient artifact

Frequency: 60 %

The tomb raiders desecrated the ancient artifact by stealing it.

Idiomatic Expressions for desecrate

• Phrase: desecrate a grave
  Meaning: to damage or disrespect a burial site
  Usage: It is a crime to desecrate a grave and disturb the resting place of the deceased.