desecration
noun/ˌdɛsɪˈkreɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #16,553 most common English word
Meaning
the act of treating a sacred place or thing with violent disrespect
Example sentence
The community was horrified by the desecration of the ancient cemetery.
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