sacrilege

US /ˈsæk.rə.lɪdʒ/
UK /ˈsæk.rə.lɪdʒ/
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violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred

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It was considered sacrilege to deface the ancient temple.
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Burning the flag is an act of sacrilege to many.
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desecrationprofanationblasphemyirreverenceimpiety