What is another word for Desecrating?

Pronunciation: [dˈɛsɪkɹˌe͡ɪtɪŋ] (IPA)

Desecrating is a word that refers to the act of disrespecting or damaging a holy place, religious object, or something considered sacred. Other words that can be used as synonyms for desecrating include defiling, spoiling, despoiling, profaning, vandalizing, and disrespecting. These words all carry negative connotations and are often used to describe acts of sacrilege or vandalism. Examples of desecrating could include breaking religious artifacts, writing inappropriate graffiti on temple walls, or vandalizing religious sites. The use of these synonyms helps to convey the seriousness of the act and how it violates the beliefs and traditions of a particular religion or culture.

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What are the hypernyms for Desecrating?

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Usage examples for Desecrating

"Well, sir," said Cole, "he was Desecrating a church."
"Put Yourself in His Place"
Charles Reade
To a dry inquiry from Raby, whether he approved of his patient Desecrating a church, he said, with delicious coolness, he thought there was not much harm in that, the church not being used for divine service.
"Put Yourself in His Place"
Charles Reade
If only they might abstain from the last, worst crime of Desecrating his image!
"The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers"
Georg Ebers

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