Sacrilege
Pronunciation: /ˈsækrələdʒ/
Sacrilege (noun)
- An act that shows disrespect for something sacred, especially in a religion, and is seen as wrong by believers.
- A serious offence against what people consider holy or deeply respected, even outside religion.
Examples
- Throwing insults at a shrine is religious disrespect.
- Breaking a church rule can be religious disrespect.