Sacrilege

Pronunciation: /ˈsækrələdʒ/

Sacrilege (noun)

  1. An act that shows disrespect for something sacred, especially in a religion, and is seen as wrong by believers.
  2. 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.