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sacrilege

(ˈsækrɪlɪdʒ)

n

 

Meaning

1. the misuse or desecration of anything regarded as sacred or as worthy of extreme respect: to play Mozart's music on a kazoo is sacrilege.

2. the act or an instance of taking anything sacred for secular use.

 

Synonyms:

1. desecration, violation, blasphemy, mockery, heresy, irreverence, profanity, impiety, profanation, profaneness

2. disrespect, contempt, disregard, dishonour, lack of respect, irreverence, impertinence, discourtesy 

 

Antonyms: 

respect, reverence, piety

Usage:

1. Stealing from a place of worship was considered a sacrilege.

2.  It is a sacrilege to offend democracy.