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Unsanctify for Dummies

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What does Unsanctify really mean?

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Hey there, kiddo! I heard you're curious about the word "unsanctify." Well, let me break it down for you in the simplest way possible. You know how we sometimes use special places like churches or temples to worship or show respect to something or someone? We call these places "sanctuaries." They are considered holy or sacred.

Now, "unsanctify" means to make something that was once seen as sacred or holy, not sacred anymore. It's like taking away the special or holy quality from something. This word comes from combining "un-" which means "not," and "sanctify" which means "to make sacred."

Let me give you an analogy to help you understand it better. Imagine you have a favorite teddy bear that you've always cherished and considered very special. You could even say it's your own little sanctuary of comfort. But one day, you decide that you want to give it to someone else, maybe because you've outgrown it or want to share the joy it brings. By giving it away, you "unsanctify" it because it's no longer just yours, and it loses that special status it once had for you.

Now, there's another meaning to "unsanctify" that we should explore. In a more general sense, it can also refer to the act of disregarding or disrespecting something that is considered highly respected or highly valued by a particular group of people. It's like when someone doesn't follow the rules or traditions of a group, and they are seen as not respecting the sacredness of those rules or traditions.

To sum it up, "unsanctify" means to take away the special or sacred quality from something, or to disrespect or disregard something that is considered highly respected by a group of people. It's almost like removing the crown from a king's head or tossing away a holy relic.

Revised and Fact checked by David Wilson on 2023-10-29 22:23:35

Unsanctify In a sentece

Learn how to use Unsanctify inside a sentece

  • When we throw trash on the ground instead of putting it in the garbage can, we unsanctify the cleanliness of our surroundings.
  • If someone vandalizes a beautiful mural by drawing graffiti on it, they unsanctify the artwork.
  • When we disrespect or insult someone, we unsanctify the sanctity of their feelings and emotions.
  • If we enter a sacred place like a church and disturb its peacefulness by making loud noises, we unsanctify the serenity of the space.
  • By spreading false rumors or lies about someone, we unsanctify their reputation and trustworthiness.

Unsanctify Hypernyms

Words that are more generic than the original word.