Sacrileging: meaning, definitions and examples
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sacrileging
[ ˈsækrɪˌlɪdʒɪŋ ]
religious offense
Sacrileging refers to the act of violating or profaning something that is sacred, particularly in a religious context. This can include desecrating religious symbols, sites, or practices. It is often seen as a serious offense in many cultures and religions.
Synonyms
blaspheming, desecrating, profane, violate
Examples of usage
- The vandals were charged with sacrileging the church.
- He was accused of sacrileging sacred texts.
- The film was criticized for sacrileging religious beliefs.
- Her actions were considered sacrileging by the local community.
Translations
Translations of the word "sacrileging" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sacrilegiando
🇮🇳 पवित्र का अपमान करना
🇩🇪 sakralisieren
🇮🇩 menghujat
🇺🇦 сакраліг
🇵🇱 sakrileż
🇯🇵 冒涜する
🇫🇷 sacrilegier
🇪🇸 sacrilegiar
🇹🇷 kutsal saygısızlık yapmak
🇰🇷 신성을 모독하다
🇸🇦 تدنيس
🇨🇿 sacrilegium
🇸🇰 sacrilegium
🇨🇳 亵渎
🇸🇮 sacrilegij
🇮🇸 sacrilegium
🇰🇿 қасиетті орынға қол сұғу
🇬🇪 წმიდის შეურაცხყოფა
🇦🇿 müqəddəsə təhqir
🇲🇽 sacrilegiar
Etymology
The term 'sacrilege' comes from the Latin word 'sacrilegium', which is a combination of 'sacer' meaning 'sacred' and 'legere' meaning 'to steal'. This etymology indicates the act of stealing or misappropriating something sacred. The word has been used in English since the late 14th century to denote acts that go against religious customs or interfere with the sanctity of sacred places or ceremonies. Over time, the term has expanded beyond its strict religious connotations to include other forms of disrespect towards important cultural symbols and practices.