Deconsecration, which refers to the act of removing the sacred or divine status of something, can be effectively replaced by several synonyms. The most commonly used synonyms include desacralization, profanation, secularization, and decontamination. Desacralization is used to indicate the removal of religious sanctity from something. Profanation, on the other hand, refers to the act of treating a sacred object or place with disrespect or irreverence. Secularization refers to the transformation of a religious institution or practice into a secular or non-religious one. Decontamination refers to the removal of negative or harmful elements from something, such as a physical space or a toxic substance.