desecrate
adjective
1. (rare) Desecrated.
verb
1. violate the sacred character of a place or language
- desecrate a cemetery
Similar word(s): outrage, profane, violate
Definition categories: social, assail, assault, attack
2. remove the consecration from a person or an object
Similar word(s): deconsecrate, unhallow
Definition categories: communication, reverse, turn