Meaning of the word desecrate in English

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desecrate

US /ˈdes.ə.kreɪt/
UK /ˈdes.ə.kreɪt/

Verb

1.

to damage or show no respect toward something holy or very much respected:

Example:
The mosque/shrine was desecrated by vandals.
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