Synonyms of irreverence

irreverence

noun

i-ˈre-v(ə-)rən(t)s 

as in blasphemy

an act of great disrespect shown to God or to sacred ideas, people, or things

the sect has no tolerance for any irreverence directed toward their spiritual leader

Synonyms & Similar Words

• blasphemy
• sacrilege
• violation
• desecration
• impiety
• cursing
• corruption
• insult
• profanation
• affront
• swearing
• defilement
• profanity
• sin
• contamination
• pollution
• trespass
• debasement

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• worship
• adoration
• purification
• reverence
• consecration
• glorification
• veneration
• sanctification