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desecrated
[/ˈdesɪkreɪtɪd/]
verb (past tense/past participle)
profanado
1.
treated a sacred place or object with violent disrespect; violated the sanctity of something holy
The ancient temple was desecrated by vandals.
O templo antigo foi profanado por vândalos.
2.
degraded or damaged something that is valued or respected
They felt their memory was desecrated by the false accusations.
Sentiram que sua memória foi profanada pelas acusações falsas.
Synonyms
defiled
violated
despoiled
corrupted
polluted
disgraced
Antonyms
sanctified
blessed
consecrated
honored
revered
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
profanado
most common usage
São Paulo
profanado/desacralizado
both terms used interchangeably
Portugal
profanado
standard usage, same as Brazilian
General Brazilian
violado
alternative usage in religious contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
desecrate sacred ground
desecrate a grave
desecrate the memory of someone
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