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

After all, what wouldn’t you do to protect your prophet from defilement or your child from corruption?

From Washington Post

A bad apple might be icky and distasteful, but befouled meat caused a related, but totally distinct, sensation cluster of contamination, queasiness and defilement.

From New York Times

"Children being cross-examined like adults, children who have been traumatized by defilement ... it shouldn't be happening," she said.

From Reuters

Mr. Obama’s protection of Bears Ears attracted massive new attention to the area; Mr. Trump’s wanton elimination of that protection enabled its defilement.

From Washington Post