Meaning ofdesecratein English

Verb

1. to profane or violate sacredness; disrespect
   The protesters tried to desecrate the national monument by covering it with graffiti.
2. to remove consecration or sanctity
   The thief desecrated the temple by stealing its sacred artifacts.
3. to alter or destroy inappropriately
   The company was accused of desecrating the environment by dumping toxic waste.