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sacrilege Synonyms

Another word for sacrilege

Choosing another word for sacrilege depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 profanation."

Strongest
profanation
desecration
blasphemy
Strong
impiety
irreverence
defilement

• 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 heresy."

Strong
heresy
outrage
travesty
Weak
transgression

Opposites of sacrilege

The opposite of sacrilege shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

reverence
veneration
consecration
piety
respect
devotion
homage
See all opposites of sacrilege

• Nearby Words

sacrifice
sacrificial
sacrificially
sacrilege
sacrilegious
sacrococcyx
sad

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