desecrate

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈdɛs.ɪ.kreɪ̯t/ or /ˈdɛs.ə.kreɪ̯t/

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Verb

Plain form desecrate

Third-person singular desecrates

Past tense desecrated

Past participle desecrated

Present participle desecrating

1. (transitive) If you desecrate something, you treat with violent disrespect.