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
  • Previous ceasefire attempts have had little impact, with both sides accusing each other of violations.
    ABC News, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Militants have carried out shooting attacks on troops, and Israel has said its strikes are in response to that and other ceasefire violations.
    Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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  • But Powell played a critical role at a vulnerable time for America’s central bank, steadfastly protecting its independence, enforcing accountability,brushing aside insults and continuing to work with the administration to avert crisis.
    Diane Brady, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
  • But his uppercase blasts, chest-thumping rants and coarse insults are more likely now to draw a Gallic shrug.
    Serge Schmemann, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Irreverences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irreverences. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.

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