Definitions for desecrates

desecrates des·e·crate

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

Desecrates is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 539 anagrams from letters in desecrates (acdeeersst).

Definitions for desecrates

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 desecrates

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

Examples for desecrates

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Word Value for desecrates
Scrable

12

Words with friends

13

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