Desecrate and Reverence

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

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Reverence is an antonym for desecrate.

Nearby Words: desecration, desecrating

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

Usage example: devotees coming to reverence their god

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Desecrate is an antonym for reverence.

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