Deconsecrate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /diːˈkɒnsəkɹeɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Deconsecrate is a verb meaning To remove the holy or sacred status of a place.
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.
Word Forms
- deconsecrates
- deconsecrating
- deconsecrated
Synonyms for deconsecrate
Depending on context, synonyms include disconsecrate, exaugurate, desecrate.
Antonyms for deconsecrate
Common opposites include consecrate, hallow, sanctify, bless.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include desecrate, disconsecrate, desanctify, unconsecrate, desacralize, desecularize.
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