Suchen
to desecrate
01
entweihen, profaniert
to insult or damage something that people greatly respect or consider holy, particularly a place
Example
Vandals desecrated the church by spray-painting graffiti on its walls.
The act of burning the national flag is often seen as a way to desecrate a symbol of a country's pride.
The ancient temple was desecrated when treasure hunters looted its sacred artifacts.
02
entweihen, profanóren
to treat something valuable inconsiderately, in a way that affects it badly
Example
Many lanes are desecrated with yellow lines.
Ruinous new road schemes that desecrate the countryside.
The construction of an unsightly building desecrated the natural beauty of the landscape.
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