Desecration

Pronunciation: /dɪˌsɛkrˈeɪʃən/

Definitions of desecration

noun the action of disrespecting or violating something sacred

Example Sentences

A1 The children were shocked by the desecration of the playground.

A2 The village elders were saddened by the desecration of the sacred temple.

B1 The desecration of historical monuments is a serious offense in many countries.

B2 The act of desecration of war memorials is considered a disrespectful act towards the fallen soldiers.

C1 The desecration of religious symbols can lead to widespread outrage and protests.

C2 The desecration of cultural artifacts is a violation of the country's heritage and history.

Examples of desecration in a Sentence

formal The desecration of the historic church was met with outrage from the community.

informal They were arrested for the desecration of the cemetery last night.

slang I can't believe they would stoop so low as to commit desecration like that.

figurative Her actions were seen as a desecration of everything he held sacred.

Grammatical Forms of desecration

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

Origin and Evolution of desecration

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'desecration' originated from the Latin word 'desecrare', which means to consecrate or dedicate something to a deity.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'desecration' has evolved to refer to the act of profaning or violating something sacred or holy, rather than consecrating or dedicating it.