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

  1. Deconsecrate as a verb:

    To remove the consecration from a church or similar building

  1. Desecrate as a verb (transitive):

    To profane or violate the sacredness or sanctity of something.

  2. Desecrate as a verb (transitive):

    To remove the consecration from someone or something; to deconsecrate.

  3. Desecrate as a verb (transitive):

    To change in an inappropriate and destructive way.

  1. Desecrate as an adjective (rare):

    Desecrated.