had been desecrating

• past perfect progressive

  past perfect progressive

  Used to describe an action that was ongoing continuously in the past up until another past event interrupted it.

  of desecrate.
  desecrate

  verb (used with object)

  to divest of sacred or hallowed character or office.

Related Words

• defile
• dishonor
• pervert
• pillage
• profane
• ravage