noun as in strong fondness

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desecration, profanation

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Example:The vandalism of the statue was considered a serious desecration of a sacred landmark.

Definition:The action of making (a sacred place or object) profane or common; the state of being so treated or made profane.

From desecration

Example:His attempts to profanate the sacred texts were treated as sinful and heretical.

Definition:The action or fact of using something sacred to ceremonial or improper purposes.

From profanation