Definitions for desecrate

desecrate des·e·crate

Spelling: [des-i-kreyt]
IPA: /ˈdɛs ɪˌkreɪt/

Desecrate is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 426 anagrams from letters in desecrate (acdeeerst).

Definitions for desecrate

verb (used with object)

  1. to divest of sacred or hallowed character or office.
  2. to divert from a sacred to a profane use or purpose.
  3. to treat with sacrilege; profane.

Origin of desecrate

1665-75; de- + -secrate, modeled on consecrate

Examples for desecrate

We do not desecrate these principles we entertain by putting them into practice.

Not the most daring of visitors had ever been known to desecrate that shrine.

Why should we desecrate noble and beautiful souls by intruding on them?

They trusted that the conqueror would not dare to desecrate so holy a place.

A member of the Sanhedrim would not desecrate the Passover by making a purchase on it.

But how long it is to curse the earth, and desecrate his image, he alone foresees.

Would the experimental lectures of a Faraday, desecrate the building?

We will not desecrate the covenant of our God; our heart shall not fail us.

We have watched him and his friend—the dog who has dared to desecrate the name of Precursor.

What other buggy than his own could be found to desecrate this Christian Sabbath?

Word Value for desecrate
Scrable

12

Words with friends

13

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