desecrated

Thân thiện

The vandals desecrated the old monument in the town square.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. treated with contempt
   • many desecrated shrines and cemeteries