🚫sacrilegious

adjective
/ˌsækrəˈlɪdʒəs/

Meaning

Showing disrespect or irreverence toward something sacred.

Example Sentences

The painting was criticized as being sacrilegious.

Synonyms

blasphemous, irreverent, profane, impious

Antonyms

pious, respectful, devout

Collocations

sacrilegious act, sacrilegious statement, sacrilegious behavior

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