NSW Selective & Scholarship
Desecrate
verb/DES-uh-krate/
To damage or disrespect something holy or greatly respected.
In contextIt felt wrong to desecrate the quiet, sacred site with loud music.
Remember it
Desecrate is 'de' (undo) + 'sacred' — you undo something's sacredness.
Use it well
Use desecrate for spoiling sacred, holy or deeply respected places.