sacrilege meaning

UK US /ˈsækrələdʒ/ 3 syllables

sacrilege (noun): blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character.

Definition of sacrilege

  1. blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character
    • desecration of the Holy Sabbath

    Synonyms: profanation, desecration, blasphemy

    Type of: irreverence

    Related forms: sacrilegious

How to pronounce sacrilege

sacrilege is pronounced /ˈsækrələdʒ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Word lists: words starting with SA · words ending in GE · 9-letter words

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