desecrate

It was no human remains that he was commanded to desecrate; the bones referred to were those of Mother Earth.

Do not neglect it; do not misuse it; before all things do not defile and desecrate it.

They used to have to stop miles away, as no engine was allowed to desecrate the holy city of Pekin.

You desecrate our sacred memories when you allow small suspicions and fears to enter your thoughts of me.

Proceeding straight up to the high altar, he bent his knee before the God whose name he was now so soon to desecrate.