desecration
/ˌdɛsɪˈkreɪʃn
/noun [mass noun]
The action of desecrating something: the desecration of a grave the desecration of swathes of Scotland’s landscape...
- This is an act of desecration and vandalism and it is very disappointing from our point of view and upsetting for visitors that this property has been stolen.
- He also wanted it to be saved from from destruction or desecration in future wars.
- Human productivity and excellence, if achieved by way of human desecration and abuse, can only result in eventual catastrophe.
Synonyms
violation, profanation, sacrilege;
pollution, contamination, infection, befouling;
defilement, debasement, degradation, degrading, dishonour, dishonouring, blasphemy;
vandalism, damaging, destruction, defacement
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