sacrilege

[ˈsæk.rə.lɪdʒ]

sacrilege Definition

  • 1the act of treating a holy place or object in a way that does not show proper respect
  • 2the act of doing something that is considered wrong according to religious or moral law

Using sacrilege: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sacrilege" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The theft of the church's sacred relics was considered a sacrilege.

  • Example

    Destroying a mosque is a sacrilege to Muslims.

  • Example

    It is a sacrilege to use the altar for anything other than religious purposes.

sacrilege Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for sacrilege

Idioms Using sacrilege

  • an act that is considered wrong according to religious or moral law

    Example

    It is a sacrilege to disrespect the national flag.

  • to express outrage or indignation at an act that is considered wrong according to religious or moral law

    Example

    Many people cried sacrilege when they heard about the destruction of the ancient temple.

  • something that is unpleasant or offensive to hear

    Example

    The sound of nails on a chalkboard is a sacrilege to my ears.

Phrases with sacrilege

  • to do something that is considered wrong according to religious or moral law

    Example

    It is forbidden to commit sacrilege in a temple.

  • an act of treating a holy place or object in a way that does not show proper respect

    Example

    The vandalism of the cemetery was a sacrilege against the dead.

  • an act of doing something that is considered wrong according to religious or moral law

    Example

    It is a sacrilege to harm innocent people.

Origins of sacrilege

from Old French 'sacrilège', from Latin 'sacrilegium', from 'sacer' meaning 'sacred' and 'legere' meaning 'to steal'

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Summary: sacrilege in Brief

The term 'sacrilege' [ˈsæk.rə.lɪdʒ] refers to the act of treating a holy place or object without proper respect, or doing something that is considered wrong according to religious or moral law. Examples include stealing sacred relics or destroying a mosque. The phrase 'commit sacrilege' denotes an act that violates religious or moral law, while 'sacrilege against' refers to an act of disrespect towards a holy place or object. 'A sacrilege to do something' expresses an act that is considered wrong according to religious or moral law.