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Desecate vs Desecration - What's the difference?

desecate | desecration |

As a verb desecate

is (obsolete) to cut, as with a scythe; to mow.

As a noun desecration is

an act of disrespect or impiety towards something considered sacred.

desecate

English

Verb

(desecat)
  • (obsolete) To cut, as with a scythe; to mow.
    • (Webster 1913) ----

    desecration

    English

    (wikipedia desecration)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An act of disrespect or impiety towards something considered sacred.

    • Synonyms

    * blasphemy * sacrilege * profanation

    Related terms

    * desecrate

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