The difference between Deconsecrate and Desecrate
When used as verbs, deconsecrate means to remove the consecration from a church or similar building, whereas desecrate means to profane or violate the sacredness or sanctity of something.
Desecrate is also adjective with the meaning: desecrated.
check bellow for the other definitions of Deconsecrate and Desecrate
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Deconsecrate as a verb:
To remove the consecration from a church or similar building
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Desecrate as a verb (transitive):
To profane or violate the sacredness or sanctity of something.
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Desecrate as a verb (transitive):
To remove the consecration from someone or something; to deconsecrate.
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Desecrate as a verb (transitive):
To change in an inappropriate and destructive way.
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Desecrate as an adjective (rare):
Desecrated.