Definition: Describing something that is laughably small or ridiculous, often used to express contempt or scorn.

Example: The amount of money offered for the project was derisory and not taken seriously by the team.

Definition: Describing something that belittles or shows a lack of respect for someone or something.

Example: His comments were derogative and hurtful to the team.

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of respect or belittles someone or something.

Example: He spoke derogatorily about her ideas during the meeting.

Definition: Showing a negative or disrespectful attitude towards someone or something; often used to describe comments or remarks that belittle or insult.

Example: He made a derogatory remark about her appearance that upset her.

Definition: The process of removing the sacred status from something that was once considered holy or religious.

Example: The desacralization of the old church allowed it to be transformed into a community center.

Definition: To remove the sacred or religious meaning from something.

Example: The new policy aimed to desacralize certain traditional practices that were no longer relevant.

Definition: To take away the holy or sacred status from something.

Example: The church decided to desanctify the old building that was no longer used for worship.

Definition: To treat something sacred with disrespect or to damage it.

Example: The vandals desecrated the ancient temple by spray painting on its walls.

Definition: A person who treats something sacred with disrespect or violates its sanctity.

Example: The desecrater was condemned for vandalizing the historic church.

Definition: An act of showing disrespect or violating something that is considered holy or sacred.

Example: The desecration of the ancient temple angered the local community.