Definition

The act of making something unholy or treating it disrespectfully, especially in a religious context.

Example

The unhallowing of the sacred site angered many community members.

Conversation

Did you hear about the unhallowing of that old church?

Yeah, it’s so sad to see something so beautiful being disrespected.

I can't believe people would actually want to do that.

Right? It really shows a lack of appreciation for history.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unhallowing → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "hallow" (from Old English *halgian*, meaning to make holy). The word "unhallowing" means the act of making something not holy or desecrating it.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') making something 'holy' ('hallow') — that's why unhallowing means to make something not holy.

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