sanctifying

The word “sanctifying” has 4 syllables: sanc-ti-fy-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈsæŋktɪfaɪɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for sanctifying?

In the thesaurus, “sanctifying” has 34 synonyms and 33 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for sanctifying along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for sanctifying

absolving
acquitting
amending
baptising
baptizing
blessing
canonizing
chastening
cleansing
clearing
committing
consecrating
dedicating
devoting
elevating
ennobling
exonerating
exorcising
exorcizing
expurgating
hallowing
healing
improving
lustrating
purging
purifying
reconsecrating
refining
regenerating
restoring
sacralizing
spiritualizing
uplifting
vindicating

Antonyms for sanctifying

blaspheming
casting out
condemning
corrupting
cursing
cussing
damning
debasing
debauching
deconsecrating
defiling
degrading
demeaning
depraving
desacralizing
desanctifying
desecrating
dirtying
execrating
fouling
perverting
poisoning
polluting
profaning
prostituting
punishing
soiling
staining
sullying
tainting
tarnishing
violating
warping

Meanings of sanctifying

verb
1. To make holy; to consecrate; to set aside for sacred or ceremonial use.
2. To free from sin; to purify.
3. To make acceptable or useful under religious law or practice.
4. To endorse with religious sanction.
noun
1. Sanctification.

Example Sentences

The act of charity can be a sanctifying experience, bringing joy to both the giver and the recipient.
In many religious traditions, prayer is seen as a sanctifying practice that connects individuals with the divine.
The artist's work is focused on sanctifying nature, portraying its beauty and significance.
Through meditation and reflection, one can embark on a journey of sanctifying the mind and spirit.
The community came together for a sanctifying ritual to bless the new temple and honor its sacred purpose.

On this page you'll find 67 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to sanctifying, such as: absolving, acquitting, amending, baptising, baptizing, blaspheming, blessing.

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