sacrilege
The word “sacrilege” has 3 syllables: sac-ri-lege
It's pronounced as /ˈsækrɪlɪdʒ/
What is synonym and antonym for sacrilege?
In the thesaurus, “sacrilege” has 7 synonyms and 3 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for sacrilege along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for sacrilege
- blasphemy
- corruption
- cursing
- desecration
- impiety
- profanation
- violation
Antonyms for sacrilege
- adoration
- purification
- worship
Meanings of sacrilege
- noun
- Desecration, profanation, misuse or violation of something regarded as sacred.
Example Sentences
- The act of defacing the ancient temple was seen as a profound sacrilege by the local community.
- In their culture, disrupting a sacred ritual was considered an unforgivable sacrilege.
- The unauthorized removal of artifacts from the sacred site was condemned as an act of sacrilege.
- The vandal's spray-painting of religious symbols on the church walls was viewed as a blatant sacrilege.
- Desecrating the cemetery was regarded as a severe sacrilege by the grieving families.
On this page you'll find 10 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to sacrilege, such as: adoration, blasphemy, corruption, cursing, desecration, impiety, profanation.
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