obsecrate

/ɒbsɪˈkreɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to regard or treat with reverence or devotion

“The pilgrims obsecrate the sacred site with offerings and prayers.”

2. verb

to beset with importunate or urgent requests

“The salesman’s persistence began to obsecrate the potential customer, who eventually left the store.”

3. noun

an act of obsecration

“The act of obsecration was a crucial part of the ancient ritual.”

4. noun

a person or thing that is the object of obsecration

“The statue was considered an obsecration to the local deity.”

Synonyms

  • revere
  • venerate

Antonyms

  • blasphemize
  • desecrate