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desecration
/ˌdesɪˈkreɪʃən/
noun
profanacja
Also
bezczeszczenie(n)
Definition
The act of treating something sacred with disrespect or violence.
Examples
The desecration of the ancient burial ground caused outrage.
Profanacja starożytnego cmentarzyska wywołała oburzenie.
Vandalism of the monument was considered an act of desecration.
Wandalizm pomnika został uznany za akt bezczeszczenia.
Synonyms
Collocations
act of desecrationdesecration of a graveprevent desecration
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