sanctify | Definition of sanctify

Synonyms and Antonyms of sanctify

1 to free from moral guilt or blemish especially ceremonially

received the sacrament of penance, whereby they were sanctified and restored to divine grace

Synonyms of sanctify

cleanse, purge, purify

Words Related to sanctify

amend, improve, refine

heal, regenerate, restore

elevate, ennoble, uplift

absolve, acquit, clear, exonerate, vindicate

Near Antonyms of sanctify

corrupt, debase, debauch, defile, degrade, demean, deprave, pervert, stain, warp

poison, profane, prostitute

2 to make holy through prayers or ritual

sanctify the bread for Communion

Synonyms of sanctify

bless, consecrate, hallow, sacralize

Words Related to sanctify

baptize, canonize, spiritualize

chasten, cleanse, lustrate, purify

exorcise (also exorcize), expurgate

commit, dedicate, devote

Near Antonyms of sanctify

defile, desecrate, profane

dirty, foul, pollute, soil, taint, violate

blaspheme, curse, cuss, damn, execrate

cast out, condemn, damn, punish

Antonyms of sanctify

deconsecrate, desacralize, desanctify