The difference between Desecrate and Unhallow

When used as verbs, desecrate means to profane or violate the sacredness or sanctity of something, whereas unhallow means to profane.


Desecrate is also adjective with the meaning: desecrated.

check bellow for the other definitions of Desecrate and Unhallow

  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.

  1. Unhallow as a verb:

    To profane; to desecrate.

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