Sacrilegious

C2 16+

Synonyms of sacrilegious

Antonyms of sacrilegious

Collocations of sacrilegious

act
Frequency: 70 %

His sacrilegious act shocked the entire congregation.

behavior
Frequency: 65 %

Her sacrilegious behavior during the church service offended many worshippers.

desecration
Frequency: 60 %

The sacrilegious desecration of the sacred altar led to widespread condemnation.

remark
Frequency: 45 %

His sacrilegious remark about the holy book angered the religious community.

Idiomatic Expressions for sacrilegious

  • Phrase: sacrilegious act
    Meaning: an act that shows disrespect or irreverence towards something sacred
    Usage: The burning of the holy books was considered a sacrilegious act.