defilement

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It called for join efforts to combat "violent acts of defilement against sacred sites" and to create a safer, more respectful and tolerant environment in Jerusalem, which is revered by Christians, Jews and Muslims.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2023

It holds, appropriately, kid-size glass sculptures that evoke fairy-tale innocence and real-world defilement.

From Washington Post • Aug. 11, 2021

Without fanfare or warning, P&D no longer looks like a bizarre defilement, breach or disruption of anything at all.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2019

Hazzauna's shame was her deepest secret and yet she felt the defilement left her oddly transparent.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 2012

It was simple and, since both Helmholtz and the Savage were dreadfully pained by the shattering and defilement of a favourite poetic crystal, extremely effective.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley