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- [des-i-kreyt]
- /ˈdɛs ɪˌkreɪt/
- /ˈdɛsɪkreɪtə /
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- US Pronunciation
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- [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.
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