Desecrator: meaning, definitions and examples
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desecrator
[ ˈdɛsɪˌkreɪtə ]
person who desecrates
A desecrator is someone who shows disrespect or irreverence for something sacred or holy. This term is often used to describe individuals who vandalize religious sites, deface monuments, or commit sacrilegious acts.
Synonyms
profaner, sacrilegious person, vandal
Examples of usage
- The desecrator spray-painted graffiti on the church walls.
- The desecrator destroyed the ancient temple by smashing its statues.
- The desecrator was arrested for desecrating a cemetery.
Translations
Translations of the word "desecrator" in other languages:
🇵🇹 profanador
🇮🇳 अपवित्रकर्ता
🇩🇪 Schänder
🇮🇩 penodai
🇺🇦 осквернитель
🇵🇱 profanator
🇯🇵 冒涜者 (ぼうとくしゃ)
🇫🇷 profanateur
🇪🇸 profanador
🇹🇷 hakaret eden
🇰🇷 모독자
🇸🇦 مدنس
🇨🇿 znesvětitel
🇸🇰 znesvätiteľ
🇨🇳 亵渎者
🇸🇮 oskrunilec
🇮🇸 vanhelgari
🇰🇿 қасиеттілікті қорлайтын
🇬🇪 უწმინდური
🇦🇿 müqəddəsliyi təhqir edən
🇲🇽 profanador
Etymology
The word 'desecrator' originated from the Latin word 'desecrare', which means 'to consecrate'. Over time, the prefix 'de-' was added to indicate the opposite of consecration, leading to the term 'desecrator'. The concept of desecration has been present in various cultures and religions throughout history, with acts of desecration often carrying severe consequences.
See also: desecration.