History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
desecrate

to use (a sacred thing or place) in an unworthy or wicked way

abuse, violate

devastate

to ruin (a place) completely

demolish, destroy

harrow

(to use) a heavy frame with metal teeth or discs for breaking up (ground) after ploughing

sack

harry

to attack (a country etc) frequently; to annoy or worry (a person)

pester, annoy

spoil

to make (something) useless or unsatisfactory; to harm (a child's personality) by too much kindness or lack of discipline

ruin, hurt

DEPREDATE as in Wiktionary
DEPREDATE as in Wikipedia