Desacralize and Venerate

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Desacralize verb - To remove the sacred qualities or status of.

Usage example: deplores how contemporary society has desacralized and trivialized the celebration of Christmas

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Venerate is an antonym for desacralize.

Venerate verb - To offer honor or respect to (someone) as a divine power.

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Desacralize is an antonym for venerate.

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