The verb "desecrate" means to profane or violate the sanctity of something.
Das Verb "desecrate" bedeutet, etwas Heiliges zu entweihen oder dessen Heiligkeit zu verletzen.
| Word | desecrate |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | V. |
| Definition | profane; violate the sanctity of. |
| Sentence | The soldiers desecrated the temple, shattering the altar and trampling the holy objects underfoot. |
Tags: psat
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