Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

desecrator

noun
/ˈdɛsɪˌkreɪtər/
Definition
A person or thing that desecrates, which means to treat a sacred place or thing with violent disrespect.
Examples
  • The desecrator was caught vandalizing the ancient temple.
  • Many believe the act of burning the book makes the author a desecrator of their own work.
  • Communities rallied to protect their historical sites from potential desecrators.
Meaning
The term ‘desecrator’ refers to someone who violates the sanctity of a holy site or object, often resulting in offense to those who hold it in reverence.
Synonyms
  • profaner
  • defiler
  • violate
  • blasphemer
  • ransacker