desecrating

Definitions

Treating a sacred place or object with violent disrespect.

Violating the sanctity of something held in high regard.

Examples

The vandals were caught desecrating the historic monument with spray paint.

He was accused of desecrating the sacred burial ground by digging up the ancient artifacts.

Synonyms

profaning violating defiling blaspheming polluting vandalizing degrading

Antonyms

consecrating sanctifying hallowing venerating revering blessing purifying