resanctify

/rɪˈsæŋktɪfaɪ, -faɪ/; /riˈsæŋktɪfaɪ, -faɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or declare holy, sacred, or revered; to consecrate again

“The community came together to resanctify the old church, restoring its original beauty.”

2. verb

to make or declare free from sin or pollution

“The ritual aimed to resanctify the souls of the people, cleansing them of their past mistakes.”

3. transitive verb

to make or declare holy or sacred to a particular use or purpose

“The new law resanctified the old temple, designating it as a sacred place of worship.”

4. noun

the act of making or declaring holy, sacred, or revered

“The resanctification of the old church was a symbol of the community’s devotion and faith.”

Synonyms

  • consecrate
  • reconsecrate
  • sanctify

Antonyms

  • desecrate
  • profane