defilement

Example Sentences

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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

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 • Dec. 27, 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

Whether recalling a family reunion when the misfortune of another relative comes to light or the tragedy that befell the Tills, Wideman is unsettled by the continuing defilement of black life.

From Washington Post • Dec. 1, 2016

It reminded me that even the dead possessed HaShem’s sanctity and divine beauty and that no manner of defilement could take that away.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros