sacrilege
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noun \ˈsa-krə-lij\Definition of SACRILEGE
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: gross irreverence toward a hallowed person, place, or thing
— sac·ri·le·gious \ˌsa-krə-ˈli-jəs also -ˈlē-\ adjective
— sac·ri·le·gious·ly adverb
— sac·ri·le·gious·ness noun
See Examples of SACRILEGE
- They accused him of committing a sacrilege.
- They accused him of sacrilege.
- an act of sacrilege against the church
Origin of SACRILEGE
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin sacrilegium, from sacrilegus one who robs sacred property, from sacr-, sacer + legere to gather, steal — more at legend
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to SACRILEGE
- Synonyms
- defilement, desecration, impiety, irreverence, profanation, blasphemy
- Antonyms
- adoration, glorification, worship
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