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We came to say, the Quran is our constitution, we are committed to God and his holy book. God willing, should they try to carry out their crime against the Quran, God will tear their state apart and they will become God's lesson to anyone who tries to desecrate the holy book.
Ismail Haniyeh

Meaning of "desecrate" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD DESECRATE

From de- + consecrate.
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PRONUNCIATION OF DESECRATE

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DESECRATE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Desecrate is a verb.
The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb desecrate in English.

WHAT DOES DESECRATE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

desecrate

Desecration

Desecration is the act of depriving something of its sacred character, or the disrespectful, contemptuous, or destructive treatment of that which is held to be sacred or holy by a group or individual.

Definition of desecrate in the English dictionary

The definition of desecrate in the dictionary is to violate or outrage the sacred character of by destructive, blasphemous, or sacrilegious action. Other definition of desecrate is to remove the consecration from ; deconsecrate.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO DESECRATE

PRESENT

Present
I desecrate
you desecrate
he/she/it desecrates
we desecrate
you desecrate
they desecrate
Present continuous
I am desecrating
you are desecrating
he/she/it is desecrating
we are desecrating
you are desecrating
they are desecrating
Present perfect
I have desecrated
you have desecrated
he/she/it has desecrated
we have desecrated
you have desecrated
they have desecrated
Present perfect continuous
I have been desecrating
you have been desecrating
he/she/it has been desecrating
we have been desecrating
you have been desecrating
they have been desecrating
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past
I desecrated
you desecrated
he/she/it desecrated
we desecrated
you desecrated
they desecrated
Past continuous
I was desecrating
you were desecrating
he/she/it was desecrating
we were desecrating
you were desecrating
they were desecrating
Past perfect
I had desecrated
you had desecrated
he/she/it had desecrated
we had desecrated
you had desecrated
they had desecrated
Past perfect continuous
I had been desecrating
you had been desecrating
he/she/it had been desecrating
we had been desecrating
you had been desecrating
they had been desecrating
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future
I will desecrate
you will desecrate
he/she/it will desecrate
we will desecrate
you will desecrate
they will desecrate
Future continuous
I will be desecrating
you will be desecrating
he/she/it will be desecrating
we will be desecrating
you will be desecrating
they will be desecrating
Future perfect
I will have desecrated
you will have desecrated
he/she/it will have desecrated
we will have desecrated
you will have desecrated
they will have desecrated
Future perfect continuous
I will have been desecrating
you will have been desecrating
he/she/it will have been desecrating
we will have been desecrating
you will have been desecrating
they will have been desecrating
The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional
I would desecrate
you would desecrate
he/she/it would desecrate
we would desecrate
you would desecrate
they would desecrate
Conditional continuous
I would be desecrating
you would be desecrating
he/she/it would be desecrating
we would be desecrating
you would be desecrating
they would be desecrating
Conditional perfect
I would have desecrate
you would have desecrate
he/she/it would have desecrate
we would have desecrate
you would have desecrate
they would have desecrate
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been desecrating
you would have been desecrating
he/she/it would have been desecrating
we would have been desecrating
you would have been desecrating
they would have been desecrating
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative
you desecrate
we let´s desecrate
you desecrate
The imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Infinitive
to desecrate
Past participle
desecrated
Present Participle
desecrating
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DESECRATE


celebrate
ˈsɛlɪˌbreɪt
consecrate
ˈkɒnsɪˌkreɪt
consecrated
ˈkɒnsɪkreɪt
crate
kreɪt
deconsecrate
diːˈkɒnsɪˌkreɪt
demonstrate
ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt
execrate
ˈɛksɪˌkreɪt
freight
freɪt
fulcrate
ˈfʌlkreɪt
generate
ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪt
great
ɡreɪt
obsecrate
ˈɒbsɪˌkreɪt
operate
ˈɒpəˌreɪt
picrate
ˈpɪkreɪt
rate
reɪt
reconsecrate
riːˈkɒnsɪˌkreɪt
separate
ˈsɛpəˌreɪt
straight
streɪt
unconsecrate
ʌnˈkɒnsɪˌkreɪt
uncrate
ʌnˈkreɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DESECRATE

descry
desecrater
desecration
desecrator
deseed
desegregate
desegregation
desegregationist
deselect
deselection
desensitisation
desensitise
desensitiser
desensitization
desensitize
desensitizer
deserpidine
desert
desert boots
desert cooler

WORDS THAT END LIKE DESECRATE

accelerate
accurate
at any rate
collaborate
corporate
decorate
desperate
elaborate
exchange rate
illustrate
inaccurate
incorporate
integrate
involucrate
karate
moderate
pirate
substrate
tax rate
veal crate

Synonyms and antonyms of desecrate in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «DESECRATE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «desecrate» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of desecrate

Translation of «desecrate» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DESECRATE

Find out the translation of desecrate to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of desecrate from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «desecrate» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

亵渎
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

profanar
570 millions of speakers

English

desecrate
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अपवित्र करना
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تدنيس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

осквернить
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

profanar
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অপবিত্র করা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

profaner
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Desecrate
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

schänden
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ぼうとくする
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

>모독하다
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Desecrate
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

xúc phạm thánh vật
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

desecrate
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अपवर्जित करणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

hakaret etmek
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

profanare
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zbezcześcić
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

осквернити
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

profana
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

βεβηλώση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

skend
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

desecrate
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

skjende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of desecrate

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DESECRATE»

The term «desecrate» is normally little used and occupies the 115.804 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DESECRATE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «desecrate» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «desecrate» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about desecrate

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QUOTES WITH «DESECRATE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word desecrate.
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Ismail Haniyeh
We came to say, the Quran is our constitution, we are committed to God and his holy book. God willing, should they try to carry out their crime against the Quran, God will tear their state apart and they will become God's lesson to anyone who tries to desecrate the holy book.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DESECRATE»

Discover the use of desecrate in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to desecrate and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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WW II Wrecks of Palau: The Japanese Occupation, Operation ...
This book is an excellent addition to any serious World War II enthusiasts or wreck divers library and any diver/tourist who has traveled to Palau or plans to do so in the future.
Dan E. Bailey, 1991
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Mishnah Berurah, Vol. 20 (6D) (Reg.):
whether. it. is. permitted. to. instruct. a. non-Jew. to. go. for. it. or. to. desecrate. Yom. Tov. for. the. sake. of. /one. obtaining/. it. Mishnah Berurah 3 A mil is a measure of length, equivalent to two thousand cubits. n*n mo inn p'o aViV msVn w# TM ...
Aviel Orenstein, 1999
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Encyclopedia of Jewish Medical Ethics: A Compilation of ...
Danger to an organ in regard to desecrating the Sabbath If danger to an organ involves danger to the life of a human being as well, it is permitted to desecrate the Sabbath and Holiday on its behalf even with regard to Biblical prohibitions.
‎2003
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The Talmud: Selected Writings
Gamaliel said: For a one-day-old infant [to save its life] one may desecrate the Sabbath, but for David, King of Israel, when dead, one may not desecrate the Sabbath. For a onoday-old infant one may desecrate the Sabbath — the Torah ...
Ben Zion Bokser, Baruch M. Bokser, 1989
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The A to Z Guide to Finding It in the Bible: A ...
To violatethe sanctity of someoneorsomething His armed forces will rise up to desecrate the temple fortress and will abolish the daily sacrifice. Then they will setuptheabominationthatcausesdesolation. (Daniel 11:31NIV) Leviticus 21:11– 12.
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The Zondervan TNIV Compact Concordance
DESECRATING*. [DESECRATE]. Ne Isa Eze 13:17 you are doing—d the Sabbath day? 13:18 against Israel by d the Sabbath.” 56: 2 who keep the Sabbath without d it, 56: 6 who keep the Sabbath without d it 44: 7 d my temple while you ...
John R. Kohlenberger, III, Sarah N. Kohlenberger, 2008
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First Day Sabbath Not of Divine Appointment, with the ...
It would desecrate the day !" Would it not desecrate the day to hang him to- morrow? "Oh, no," says the Sabbatarian, "for that is not the Lord's day, nor is it holy, as this is." But would it not desecrate the man? "No," rejoins the Sabbatarian ; ...
Henry Clarke Wright, 1846
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Vocabulary Dictionary and Workbook: 2,856 Words You Must Know
desecrate (DES-i-krāt) vb. To desecrate something is to violate or spoil the sacredness (or sacred nature) of it (as in desecrate a church by covering it with graffiti). A 1968 federal law make it illegal to publicly burn or otherwise desecrate the ...
Mark Phillips, 2006
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The Matthean Community and the World: An Analysis of ...
5, "the priests in the temple desecrate the sabbath and are innocent," may have been a typical reference to this practice68 or its use may be a critique of the priests' practice. On one level, this, again, supports the case against the Pharisees ...
James P. Grimshaw, 2008
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Insights to the daf.
Shmuel says that one must save the child's life even if he must desecrate Shabbos to do so. However, if the Rov states that the child is not Jewish, one should not be permitted to desecrate Shabbos to save his life. The Gemara in Sanhedrin ...
Kolel ʻIyun ha-daf (Jerusalem), 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DESECRATE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term desecrate is used in the context of the following news items.
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Escambia Votes To Permanently Replace Confederate Flag
What a sad situation…and yet, there are those who will trample, disrespect and desecrate the American Flag….and we do nothing!!! shirley on ... «NorthEscambia.com, Jul 15»
2
Elijah and the Still, Small Voice
'It is not right to alienate, scorn and hate people who desecrate the Sabbath. It is our duty to befriend them and encourage them to fulfill the ... «Algemeiner, Jul 15»
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Comelec to stand firm on parallel bidding tracks for PCOS, OMR
... power but more importantly, to wreak havoc on the budget, the system, as well as desecrate the Fundamental Law of the land," they stressed. «InterAksyon, Jul 15»
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PREMIERE: Desecrate Property to Loud Boyz' New Record 'Tough …
Is there a better reason to play in a punk band than to be really loud? Get your friends together, fuck up the garage, don't worry about a thing. «Noisey, Jul 15»
5
Man who hid body sentenced to jail time
"Then to desecrate Mr. Tungate by covering him with a tarp and dumping him in a stairwell. The shame is hard to estimate." Defense attorney ... «Battle Creek Enquirer, Jul 15»
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Letters to the editor, July 8: Marriage ruling
Ineptly, it is now compassionate, courageous and loving to desecrate the Constitution and intolerant and prejudiced to defend the Constitution ... «The Tennessean, Jul 15»
7
Twin SC petitions threaten automated elections
... spending power but more importantly, to wreak havoc to the budget, the system, as well as desecrate the fundamental law of the land.". «Rappler, Jul 15»
8
Pakistani Police Save Christian Couple From 'Anti-Blasphemy' Mob …
The nation has adopted blasphemy laws, which impose strict punishment on those who desecrate the Quran or who defame or insult ... «National Catholic Register, Jul 15»
9
Bree Newsome, James Tyson talk about SC Confederate flag grab
... prayers and scripture recitations weren't scripted, but the group had discussed the overall approach: They wouldn't burn or desecrate the flag ... «Charlotte Observer, Jul 15»
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Letters: Eurozone ministers should be alive to the suffering of the …
... told on entry to nursery school that they are fortunate to live in “La belle France”, and that they should never desecrate their beautiful country. «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»

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