desecration

/,desi'kreiʃn/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The act of treating a sacred place or object with violent disrespect; profanation: "Desecration" refers to the action of damaging, defiling, or showing contempt for something considered holy or sacred.
    • The act of depriving something of its sacred character: It can also mean stripping something of its religious sanctity, making it ordinary or secular in a disrespectful way.
Usage
  • "Desecration" is used to describe a serious, often intentional, act of disrespect towards religious sites, objects, or concepts.
  • It is a formal and strong word, typically used in contexts involving religion, graves, memorials, or deeply revered symbols.
  • It functions as a countable noun (e.g., , ).
Examples
  • The vandalism of the ancient temple was seen as a terrible desecration.
  • Protesters accused the construction project of being a desecration of sacred burial grounds.
  • The desecration of the national flag was met with widespread outrage.
Advanced Usage
  • "Desecration of the Holy Sabbath": A specific phrase referring to the act of violating the sanctity of a holy day of rest, as in some religious traditions.
  • "An act of desecration": A common collocation emphasizing the action as a singular, deliberate event.
    • The graffiti on the church walls was condemned as an act of desecration.
Variants and Related Words
  • Desecrate (verb): To treat a sacred place or object with violent disrespect.
    • The invaders desecrated the altar.
  • Desecrator (noun): A person who desecrates something.
Synonyms
  • Profanation: The act of treating something sacred with abuse or contempt.
  • Violation: The action of violating the sanctity of a place or law.
  • Defilement: The action of making something dirty or impure, especially something sacred.
Antonyms
  • Consecration: The action of making or declaring something sacred.
  • Sanctification: The action of setting apart as or declaring holy.
  • Veneration: Great respect or reverence.
Related Phrases and Concepts
  • Sacrilege: Behavior that shows disrespect for something considered sacred. (Note: "Sacrilege" is often used more broadly for disrespectful acts, while "desecration" often implies physical damage or alteration.)
  • Blasphemy: The act of speaking irreverently about God or sacred things. (Note: "Blasphemy" typically refers to speech or writing, whereas "desecration" often refers to actions against physical objects or places.)
Noun
  1. blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character
    • desecration of the Holy Sabbath

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