sacrilege
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Britannica Dictionary definition of SACRILEGE
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an act of treating a holy place or object in a way that does not show proper respect
— often used figuratively
[singular]
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They accused him of committing a sacrilege.
[noncount]
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They accused him of sacrilege.
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an act of sacrilege against the church
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It would be (a) sacrilege to cut down such beautiful trees.
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a sacrilegious act
