sacrilege

/'sækrilidʤ/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character: "Sacrilege" refers to the violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred, holy, or dedicated to a religious purpose. It is an act of profound disrespect toward a person, place, or thing considered inviolable due to its religious significance.
    • The act of desecrating something holy: This meaning specifically involves damaging, defiling, or treating with irreverence a sacred object, site, or practice.
Usage
  • "Sacrilege" is a formal and serious term, typically used in religious, moral, or figurative contexts to describe an act seen as an outrageous violation of sanctity.
  • It is often used with verbs like , , or (e.g., to commit sacrilege, it is sacrilege).
  • It can be used figuratively to express strong disapproval of violating a deeply respected secular tradition or principle.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • Vandalizing the ancient temple was considered an act of sacrilege.
    • To many believers, using the holy text for a mundane purpose is sheer sacrilege.
    • Some fans felt the modern adaptation of the classic film was a sacrilege.
Advanced Usage
  • "to commit sacrilege": to perform an act that constitutes sacrilege.
    • The invaders were accused of committing sacrilege by looting the cathedral.
  • Considered/Seen as sacrilege: Used to state how an action is perceived.
    • Skipping the annual ceremony is seen as sacrilege in our community.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sacrilegious (adj): Characterized by or involving sacrilege; irreverent toward what is sacred.
    • His sacrilegious remarks offended the entire congregation.
  • Desecration (n): The action of desecrating something holy; a synonym often used in similar contexts.
    • The desecration of the graves sparked outrage.
Synonyms
  • Blasphemy: Impious utterance or action concerning God or sacred things.
  • Profanation: The act of treating something sacred with abuse, irreverence, or contempt.
  • Violation: The action of violating the sanctity of a holy place or law.
Antonyms
  • Veneration: Great respect or reverence.
  • Consecration: The action of making or declaring something sacred.
  • Reverence: Deep respect for someone or something.
Idioms and Figurative Use
  • While not a phrasal verb, the term is used in strong figurative statements.
    • Calling that artist untalented is sacrilege! (Used hyperbolically to mean an outrageous insult to something held in very high esteem.)
Noun
  1. blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character
    • desecration of the Holy Sabbath

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