deconsecrating
The word “deconsecrating” has 5 syllables: de-con-se-crat-ing
It's pronounced as /ˌdiː.kɑnˈsɛk.reɪ.tɪŋ/
What is synonym and antonym for deconsecrating?
In the thesaurus, “deconsecrating” has 6 synonyms and 15 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for deconsecrating along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for deconsecrating
- defiling
- desacralizing
- desanctifying
- desecrating
- profaning
- violating
Antonyms for deconsecrating
- blessing
- canonizing
- chastening
- cleansing
- consecrating
- deifying
- exorcising
- exorcizing
- expurgating
- hallowing
- purifying
- sacralizing
- sanctifying
- spiritualizing
- venerating
Meanings of deconsecrating
- verb
- To remove the consecration from a church or similar building.
Example Sentences
- The priest is deconsecrating the old church before it is sold.
- Deconsecrating a sacred space is a serious religious act.
- The ceremony involved deconsecrating the altar and removing all sacred items.
- The community watched as the clergy began deconsecrating the chapel.
- Deconsecrating the building allowed it to be used for non-religious events.
On this page you'll find 21 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to deconsecrating, such as: blessing, canonizing, chastening, cleansing, consecrating, defiling, deifying.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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