irreverences

Definition of irreverencesnext
plural of irreverence
as in corruptions
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

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Noun
  • However, the amnesty explicitly excludes those convicted or prosecuted for homicide, drug trafficking, corruption, grave human rights violations, crimes against humanity and war crimes.
    Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The legislation excludes people accused of involvement in military rebellions or coups, as well as those charged with serious crimes such as human-rights violations, intentional homicide, drug trafficking and corruption.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
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  • Employees at an El Dorado Hills fast food restaurant went on a one-day strike, after a manager reportedly flung insults and acted unprofessionally to Latino workers.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
  • When Lucy confesses to sleeping with Evan, Pippa’s insults for Lucy could rival even some of Stephen’s greatest hits.
    Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Irreverences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irreverences. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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