Synonyms of deconsecrating

deconsecrating

verb

present participle of deconsecrate

as in violating

to remove the sacred qualities or status of

hoping to raise much-needed funds, the church elders deconsecrated the 18th-century silver chalice and consigned it to a high-end auction house

Synonyms & Similar Words

• violating
• desacralizing
• desanctifying
• desecrating
• defiling
• profaning

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blessing
• sanctifying
• consecrating
• sacralizing
• cleansing
• purifying
• hallowing
• deifying
• venerating
• canonizing
• spiritualizing
• exorcising
• chastening
• exorcizing
• expurgating