Definitions

1. verb

to make or declare (something) no longer holy or sacred; to profane or desecrate

“The act of destroying the ancient temple was said to unsanctify the entire city.”

2. verb

to deprive (something) of its sacred or spiritual character

“The poet’s words sought to unsanctify the image of the war, portraying it in a more realistic light.”

3. verb

to remove or destroy the sacred or spiritual qualities of (something)

“The new policy aimed to unsanctify the previously revered figure, rebranding it as a symbol of corruption.”

4. verb

to make (something) appear less holy or less worthy of reverence

“The scandal sought to unsanctify the image of the company, tarnishing its reputation.”

5. verb

to make (something) lose its sacred or spiritual significance

“The artist’s work sought to unsanctify the common, elevating it to a level of reverence.”

6. verb

to deprive (something) of its sacred or spiritual essence

“The writer’s novel aimed to unsanctify the romantic notion of love, presenting it as a flawed and imperfect concept.”

7. verb

to remove (something) from a state of sanctity or holiness

“The new law sought to unsanctify the previously protected land, opening it up for development.”