desecration

Definitions

The act of violating or damaging something sacred or holy.

The treatment of a revered object or place with violent disrespect.

Examples

The vandalism of the historic monument was viewed by the community as a shameful desecration of their heritage.

The soldiers were accused of the desecration of the sacred temple during the heat of the conflict.

Synonyms

profanation violation sacrilege defilement blasphemy pollution desecrating

Antonyms

consecration sanctification veneration reverence purification blessing hallowing