sacrilege

noun
/ˈsækrɪlɪdʒ/

Meaning

Violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred.

Example Sentences

Stealing from the temple was considered an act of sacrilege.

Example Expressions

commit sacrilege

Synonyms

desecration, blasphemy, irreverence, profanity

Antonyms

reverence, piety

Collocations

act of sacrilege, commit sacrilege, sacrilege against, sacrilege upon

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