desecrate
verbTo treat something sacred or deeply respected with serious disrespect.
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Clear all filtersTo treat something sacred or deeply respected with serious disrespect.
Exceptionally and conspicuously bad.
Extreme wickedness or outrageousness.
Unreasonably high or excessive, especially in cost or demand.
Obviously and seriously wrong or offensive.
Angry because of perceived injustice or improper treatment.
Anger at something considered unjust or improper.
Absurd or contrary to reasonable judgment.
Causing strong moral disapproval or appearing shockingly excessive.
So unreasonable or wrong as to offend one's sense of fairness or morality.
Offending fairness or morality
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Powerful anger, often accompanied by a wish to punish or retaliate.
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