Difference between Desecrate and Deconsecrate

What is the difference between Desecrate and Deconsecrate?

Desecrate as a verb is to profane or violate the sacredness or sanctity of something. while Deconsecrate as a verb is to remove the consecration from a church or similar building

Desecrate

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To profane or violate the sacredness or sanctity of something. To remove the consecration from someone or something; to deconsecrate. To inappropriately change.

Deconsecrate

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To remove the consecration from a church or similar building

We hope you now know whether to use Desecrate or Deconsecrate in your sentence.

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