verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

desecrate, dishonor, discredit

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Example Sentences

Example:The desecration of the ancient temple disrespected the sacred heritage.

Definition:To make holy or sacred things profane orcommon; to profane, corrupt, or pollute; to publish scandalously; to expose to shame or ridicule.

From desecrate

Example:Her reckless behavior dishonored the family's name.

Definition:To demean or disgrace someone or something; to bring discredit to; to diminish the honor, credit, or dignity of.

From dishonor

Example:The evidence was entirely fabricated, thereby discrediting the entire theory.

Definition:To diminish the credit, creditability, or worth of something or someone; to damn as unreliable or unable; to confound or perplex; to disprove by exposing to public ridicule or contempt.

From discredit