Desecration and Vandalization

Desecration

Desecration noun - An act of great disrespect shown to God or to sacred ideas, people, or things.

Vandalization and desecration are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Vandalization" instead a noun "Desecration".

Nearby Words: desecrate, desecrated, desecrating

Vandalization

Vandalization noun - Deliberate damaging or destroying of another's property.
Usage example: colorizing that classic black-and-white film would be an unforgivable act of cinematic vandalization
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Desecration and vandalization are semantically related. You can use "Desecration" instead a noun "Vandalization".
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