desecrated
/ˈdɛsɪkreɪtɪd/
adjective
- Treated with violent disrespect; damaged or spoiled in a way that shows lack of respect for something sacred or highly valued.
- The hikers were shocked to find the ancient cave paintings desecrated with spray paint.
- After the war, the desecrated temple was slowly rebuilt by the local community.
- The desecrated cemetery had tombstones knocked over and graffiti on the walls.
Antonyms
verb
- Past tense of desecrate: treated a sacred place or thing with violent disrespect; damaged or spoiled something holy or highly valued.
- Vandals desecrated the church by breaking the stained glass windows.
- The invaders desecrated the national monument, causing outrage across the country.
- He felt that the new billboard desecrated the peaceful view of the mountains.