Associations to the word «Desecrate»

Wiktionary

DESECRATE, verb. (transitive)   To profane or violate the sacredness or sanctity of something.
DESECRATE, verb. (transitive)   To remove the consecration from someone or something; to deconsecrate.
DESECRATE, verb. (transitive)   To inappropriately change.
DESECRATE, adjective. (rare) Desecrated.

Dictionary definition

DESECRATE, verb. Violate the sacred character of a place or language; "desecrate a cemetery"; "violate the sanctity of the church"; "profane the name of God".
DESECRATE, verb. Remove the consecration from a person or an object.

Wise words

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?
Buddha