Desecrate and Respect

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Desecrate verb - To treat (a sacred place or object) shamefully or with great disrespect.

Usage example: vandals desecrated the cemetery last night by covering the tombstones with graffiti

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Respect is an antonym for desecrate in profane topic.

Nearby Words: desecration, desecrating

Respect verb - To think very highly or favorably of.

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Desecrate is an antonym for respect.

dead	desecrate dead	respect dead
anyone	desecrate anyone	respect anyone

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