desecrated
Definition
- Adjective:
- Treated with disrespect or contempt, especially toward something sacred: "desecrated" describes something that has been violated, damaged, or treated irreverently, often in relation to a holy place, object, or concept.
- Profaned or defiled: It refers to the state of having been stripped of sacredness or dignity through a disrespectful act.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The archaeologists were saddened to find the ancient temple desecrated by vandals.
- A desecrated flag is a powerful symbol of protest for some and of deep offense for others.
- The community worked to restore the desecrated cemetery.
Advanced Usage
"to feel desecrated": to feel personally violated or profoundly disrespected, as if one's core values or dignity have been attacked.
- After the betrayal, she felt her trust had been desecrated.
"a desecrated memory": a memory or legacy that has been tarnished or dishonored.
- The scandal left a desecrated memory of his once-sterling reputation.
Variants and Related Words
Desecrate (verb): To treat a sacred place or thing with violent disrespect.
- It is a crime to desecrate a national monument.
Desecration (noun): The act of desecrating something.
- The desecration of the war memorial sparked outrage.
Synonyms
- Defiled: Made impure or unclean.
- Profaned: Treated with abuse, contempt, or irreverence, especially toward something sacred.
- Violated: Treated with disrespect, breaking a law, rule, or code of behavior.
Antonyms
- Consecrated: Made or declared sacred; dedicated to a religious purpose.
- Revered: Regarded with deep respect and admiration.
- Sanctified: Set apart as or declared holy.
Related Phrases
"desecrated ground": land, especially a burial site or holy place, that has been violated.
- They refused to build on what they considered desecrated ground.
"desecrated art": artwork that has been intentionally damaged or altered in a way meant to show contempt for its meaning or creator.
- The exhibition of desecrated art was meant to provoke discussion about censorship.
Adjective
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treated with contempt
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many desecrated shrines and cemeteries
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