desecrate desecrate /dɛsəˈkreɪt/

verb

1. () Violate the sacred character of a place or language  ( outrage , profane , violate , desecrate )
   violate the sacred character of a place or language
    Desecrate a cemetery
   desecrate a cemetery
    Violate the sanctity of the church
   violate the sanctity of the church
    Profane the name of God
   profane the name of God
   
2. Remove the consecration from a person or an object  ( deconsecrate , desecrate , unhallow )
   remove the consecration from a person or an object