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sacrilege

nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/sɐkɾiˈlɛʒju/sa·cri·lé·gio

Definition

1

Violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred.

Usage examples

To desecrate the altar was an act of sacrilege.
Many considered the modern adaptation of the hymn to be sacrilege.

Common combinations

commit sacrilegean act of sacrilege