Definitions by LarsTaiT

despoil 

To forcefully take away, arrogate, appropriate.

The despoilation of the young from the mother.

despoil by Larstait November 14, 2003

Contempt 

to be as despicable.

I have contempt for you in my mind.

Contempt by Larstait November 14, 2003

contradict 

Inconsistance, to oppose.

The two contradicted each other.

contradict by Larstait November 14, 2003

desecrate 

To profane, divert from sacred purpose.

The desecration of the depiction of the top religious leader.

desecrate by Larstait November 14, 2003

consecrate 

To hold sacred.

The consecration of the top religious leader.

consecrate by Larstait November 14, 2003

extenuate

To lessen, diminish, mitigate, alleviate, palliate.

The extenuatin circumstances were great to be avoided.

extenuate by Larstait November 14, 2003

palliate 

To extenuate, mitigate, alleviate, lessen, abate, diminish.

The palliating circumstances were great to be avoided.

palliate by Larstait November 14, 2003