noun
irreverent or disrespectful treatment of something considered sacred
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Committing sacrilege in a place of worship is considered a serious offense.
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Some people believe that not recycling is a sacrilege against the environment.
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Dude, skipping your grandma's birthday party would be a total sacrilege!
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To some, painting over a historic mural is seen as a sacrilege to the community's heritage.