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单词 desecration
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Definition of desecration in English:

desecration

noun ˌdɛsɪˈkreɪʃnˌdɛsəˈkreɪʃ(ə)n
mass noun
  • The action of desecrating something.

    the desecration of a grave
    the desecration of swathes of Scotland's landscape
    Example sentencesExamples
    • This would be desecration of the highest order.
    • Human productivity and excellence, if achieved by way of human desecration and abuse, can only result in eventual catastrophe.
    • This is an act of desecration and vandalism and it is very disappointing from our point of view and upsetting for visitors that this property has been stolen.
    • He also wanted it to be saved from from destruction or desecration in future wars.
    • Flowers laid by relatives at the plot were scattered around the memorial during Sunday night's desecration of the graves.
    Synonyms
    violation, profanation, sacrilege
    pollution, contamination, infection, befouling
    defilement, debasement, degradation, degrading, dishonour, dishonouring, blasphemy
    vandalism, damaging, destruction, defacement

Definition of desecration in US English:

desecration

nounˌdɛsəˈkreɪʃ(ə)nˌdesəˈkrāSH(ə)n
  • The action of desecrating something.

    the desecration of a grave
    the desecration of swathes of Scotland's landscape
    Example sentencesExamples
    • This would be desecration of the highest order.
    • This is an act of desecration and vandalism and it is very disappointing from our point of view and upsetting for visitors that this property has been stolen.
    • Human productivity and excellence, if achieved by way of human desecration and abuse, can only result in eventual catastrophe.
    • Flowers laid by relatives at the plot were scattered around the memorial during Sunday night's desecration of the graves.
    • He also wanted it to be saved from from destruction or desecration in future wars.
    Synonyms
    violation, profanation, sacrilege
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