Synonyms of sacrilege
3 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for sacrilege is blasphemy. Other synonyms of sacrilege are desecration and profanation. The opposite of sacrilege is worship.
Synonyms and similar words for sacrilege
nounDesecration, profanation, misuse or violation of something regarded as sacred.
- blasphemyAn act of irreverence or contempt toward a god or toward something considered sacred; an impious act, utterance, view...
- desecrationAn act of disrespect or impiety towards something considered sacred.
- profanationThe act of profaning; desecration, blasphemous behaviour, defilement.
Opposite of sacrilege
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Meaning of sacrilege
- noun Desecration, profanation, misuse or violation of something regarded as sacred.
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Questions about synonyms of sacrilege
- What is another word for sacrilege?
- Sacrilege has 3 synonyms on Word.ws, such as blasphemy, desecration and profanation.
- What is the opposite of sacrilege?
- The opposite of sacrilege is worship.
- What does sacrilege mean?
- Sacrilege means desecration, profanation, misuse or violation of something regarded as sacred.
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