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单词 desanctifying
释义

desanctify

verb

de·​sanc·​ti·​fy (ˌ)dē-ˈsaŋ(k)-tə-ˌfī How to pronounce desanctify (audio)
desanctified; desanctifying; desanctifies

transitive verb

: desacralize
desanctification
(ˌ)dē-ˌsaŋ(k)-tə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce desanctify (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • deconsecrate
  • desacralize
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Example Sentences

desanctified the church building and converted it into condos
Recent Examples on the Web Someone may have removed these features in an attempt to desanctify the religious icon, according to a government statement. Nora Mcgreevy, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 June 2020

Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

desanctifying

verb

present participle of desanctify
as in desacralizing
to remove the sacred qualities or status of desanctified the church building and converted it into condos

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • desacralizing
  • deconsecrating
  • violating
  • desecrating
  • defiling
  • profaning

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • sanctifying
  • blessing
  • consecrating
  • sacralizing
  • cleansing
  • purifying
  • deifying
  • canonizing
  • hallowing
  • spiritualizing
  • venerating
  • exorcising
  • chastening
  • exorcizing
  • expurgating
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