* The vandals were arrested for desecrating the cemetery by spray-painting tombstones. (This sentence focuses on the act of disrespect and damage.)
* The protesters accused the government of desecrating their sacred site by building a shopping mall on it. (This sentence highlights the act of disrespect towards something sacred.)
* The artist's controversial work was accused of desecrating the national flag. (This sentence illustrates how desecrating can refer to disrespecting a symbol.)
The word "desecrating" carries a strong connotation of disrespect and violation, often towards something considered sacred or holy.