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desecrator

des·e·crate
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [des-i-kreyt]
    • /ˈdɛs ɪˌkreɪt/
    • /ˈdɛsɪkreɪtə /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [des-i-kreyt]
    • /ˈdɛs ɪˌkreɪt/

Definitions of desecrator word

  • verb with object desecrator to divest of sacred or hallowed character or office. 1
  • verb with object desecrator to divert from a sacred to a profane use or purpose. 1
  • verb with object desecrator to treat with sacrilege; profane. 1
  • noun desecrator A person who profanes or violates the sacredness or sanctity of something. 1

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Origin of desecrator

First appearance:

before 1665
One of the 47% oldest English words
1665-75; de- + -secrate, modeled on consecrate

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Parts of speech for Desecrator

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

desecrator popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

desecrator usage trend in Literature

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