DESECRATION Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word desecration. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for DESECRATION
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| blasphemy | nounn | |||||
noun • blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred) • blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character | ||||||
| profanation | nounn | |||||
noun • blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character • degradation of something worthy of respect; cheapening | ||||||
| sacrilege | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character | ||||||
| contempt | nounn | |||||
noun • lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike • a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous • open disrespect for a person or thing • a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body | ||||||
| debasement | nounn | |||||
noun • being mixed with extraneous material; the product of adulterating • changing to a lower state (a less respected state) | ||||||
| defilement | nounn | |||||
noun • the state of being polluted | ||||||
| disrespect | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an expression of lack of respect • a disrespectful mental attitude • a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous verb • show a lack of respect for • have little or no respect for; hold in contempt | ||||||
| impiety | nounn | |||||
noun • unrighteousness by virtue of lacking respect for a god | ||||||
| irreverence | nounn | |||||
noun • an irreverent mental attitude • a disrespectful act | ||||||
| sacrilegiousness | nounn | |||||
noun • profaneness by virtue of committing sacrilege | ||||||
| violation | nounn | |||||
noun • a crime less serious than a felony • an act that disregards an agreement or a right • entry to another's property without right or permission • a disrespectful act • the crime of forcing a person to submit to sexual intercourse against his or her will | ||||||