sacrileges

/ˈsækrɪlɪdʒɪz/

NOUN

1. Desecration or violation of something sacred

Acts of desecrating, profaning, misusing, or violating something regarded as sacred.

Acts that damage, defile, misuse, or show disrespect toward religious sites, holy objects, or sacred spaces.

The historian documented various sacrileges committed against ancient temples during wartime.
The community was outraged by the series of sacrileges that defiled their sacred spaces.
Legends warned of dire consequences for those who committed acts of sacrileges in the sacred grove.
The religious leaders gathered to discuss how to prevent further sacrileges in their holy sites.
The discovery of multiple sacrileges shocked the peaceful town, prompting a call for increased security.

Acts that express disrespect, contempt, or irreverence toward religious beliefs, traditions, or things held sacred.