Devote and Desecrate

Devote

Devote verb - To keep or intend for a special purpose.

Desecrate is an antonym for devote in thoughts topic.

Nearby Words: devotion, devotedly, devotee, devotional, devoting

Desecrate

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

Devote is an antonym for desecrate.

Nearby Words: desecration, desecrating

Common collocations

family devote family desecrate family
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