What does deconsecrate mean?
Deconsecrate means To remove the holy or sacred status of a place.
Deconsecrate
/diːˈkɒnsəkɹeɪt/ · verb
Meaning
To remove the holy or sacred status of a place.
Example Sentences
The ancient Romans deconsecrated city walls with a plow, undoing the rituals that first established their course.
Synonyms for deconsecrate
Antonyms for deconsecrate
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Word Forms
- deconsecrates
- deconsecrating
- deconsecrated
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for deconsecrate?
Common synonyms include disconsecrate, exaugurate, desecrate.
What is the opposite of deconsecrate?
Possible antonyms include consecrate, hallow, sanctify, bless.
How do you use deconsecrate in a sentence?
The ancient Romans deconsecrated city walls with a plow, undoing the rituals that first established their course.
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