1. the act of treating something sacred with violent disrespect or damaging it deliberately

Examples

• The desecration of the cemetery shocked the entire community.
• Protesters condemned the desecration of the historic monument.
• The vandals were charged with desecration of religious property.
• Many considered the graffiti on the church wall an act of desecration.
• The desecration of the memorial site sparked widespread outrage.
• Local authorities increased security to prevent further desecration of the shrine.