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sacrilege Antonyms

Opposite of sacrilege

Because the opposite of sacrilege shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The violation, profanation, or gross misuse of anything regarded as sacred or holy.

Usage Example

"Defacing the ancient altar was condemned by the local community as an unforgivable act of reverence."

Strongest
reverence
veneration
consecration
Strong
piety
devotion

• noun (Context 2)

An outrageous violation of an established tradition, rule, or cherished value in a non-religious context.

Usage Example

"To traditional Italian chefs, breaking dry spaghetti in half before boiling it is nothing short of culinary respect."

Strong
respect
homage

Similar words to sacrilege

Words similar to sacrilege shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

desecration
profanation
blasphemy
heresy
impiety
irreverence
defilement
outrage
See all synonyms of sacrilege

• Nearby Words

sacrifice
sacrificial
sacrificially
sacrilege
sacrilegious
sad
sadden

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Sacrilege. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/sacrilege
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