Desecrate Definition

desecrate
verb
  1. violate the sacred character of a place or language; "desecrate a cemetery"; "violate the sanctity of the church"; "profane the name of God"
  2. remove the consecration from a person or an object

"Desecrate" in song lyrics

See how desecrate is used in real songs:

  • "Our bond is strong, for no more thou shall desecrate"
    The 7A3 — Drums of Steel

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