Sacrilege: meaning, definitions and examples
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sacrilege
[ ˈsakrɪlɪdʒ ]
religious act
Violation or misuse of what is considered sacred or holy.
Synonyms
blasphemy, desecration, profanity
Examples of usage
- Sacrilege is often considered a serious offense in many religions.
- Committing sacrilege can lead to excommunication from the church.
general
An act of disrespect towards something regarded as sacred or inviolable.
Synonyms
defilement, insult, irreverence
Examples of usage
- Some people view any criticism of their favorite sports team as sacrilege.
- Disposing of a national flag improperly is seen as sacrilege in many countries.
Translations
Translations of the word "sacrilege" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sacrilegio
🇮🇳 पाप
🇩🇪 Sakrileg
🇮🇩 sacrilege
🇺🇦 сакрилегія
🇵🇱 sakrileż
🇯🇵 冒涜
🇫🇷 sacrilege
🇪🇸 sacrilegio
🇹🇷 kutsala hakaret
🇰🇷 신성모독
🇸🇦 تدنيس
🇨🇿 sacrilegium
🇸🇰 sacrilegium
🇨🇳 亵渎
🇸🇮 sacrilegij
🇮🇸 sacrilege
🇰🇿 құдайға тіл тигізу
🇬🇪 წმიდათა შელახვა
🇦🇿 müqəddəsliyi pozma
🇲🇽 sacrilegio
Word origin
The word sacrilege originated from the Latin word sacrilegium, which means 'theft of sacred things'. In the early Christian era, sacrilege was punishable by death. Over time, the meaning of sacrilege expanded to include any disrespectful or irreverent act towards something considered holy or sacred.
See also: sacrilegious.