sanctification

Definitions

The act or process of making something or someone holy, set apart, or free from sin.

The state of being purified or consecrated for a sacred purpose.

Examples

Many theologians believe that sanctification is a lifelong process of becoming more like God.

The ritual was performed as an act of sanctification to dedicate the new temple to the community.

Synonyms

consecration purification holiness sanctifying blessing hallowing dedication

Antonyms

desecration profanation corruption defilement pollution secularization blasphemy