Desanctify and Venerate

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

Usage example: desanctified the church building and converted it into condos

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Venerate is an antonym for desanctify.

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

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Desanctify is an antonym for venerate.

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