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desacralize
verb de·sa·cral·ize \(ˌ)dē-ˈsā-krə-ˌlīz, -ˈsa-\
de·sa·cral·izedde·sa·cral·iz·ing
Definition of DESACRALIZE
transitive verb
: to divest of sacred qualities or status
— de·sa·cral·i·za·tion \(ˌ)dē-ˌsā-krə-lī-ˈzā-shən, -ˌsa-\ noun
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First Known Use of DESACRALIZE
1911
Related to DESACRALIZE
- Synonyms
- deconsecrate, desanctify
- Antonyms
- bless, consecrate, hallow, sacralize, sanctify
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