dessantificar

[dɛ.sɐ̃.ti.fi.ˈkaɾ]

verb

to desanctify

1. to remove the sacred or holy character from something; to profane or make secular

The controversial artist sought to desanctify religious symbols in his work.

O artista controverso procurou dessantificar símbolos religiosos em sua obra.

2. to strip of sanctity or reverence

Modern criticism tends to desanctify historical figures once considered untouchable.

A crítica moderna tende a dessantificar figuras históricas antes consideradas intocáveis.

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General Brazilian

dessantificar

standard usage in formal and academic contexts

Portugal

dessantificar

less common; more likely to use 'profanar' or 'desacralizar'

dessantificar um ídolo (to desanctify an idol)

dessantificar a memória de alguém (to tarnish someone's memory)

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