sacrilégio
[sa.kri.ˈlɛ.ʒi.u]
nounmasculinepl: sacrilégios
sacrilege
1. The violation or profanation of something sacred; desecration of religious objects or places
Burning the holy book was considered a sacrilege by the community.
Queimar o livro sagrado foi considerado um sacrilégio pela comunidade.
2. Any act of irreverence or disrespect toward something held sacred or deeply valued
He felt it was a sacrilege to alter the original artwork.
Ele sentiu que era um sacrilégio alterar a obra de arte original.
3. An offensive or insulting action against religious beliefs or sentiments
The protesters condemned the display as religious sacrilege.
Os manifestantes condenaram a exibição como um sacrilégio religioso.
Related Idioms & Phrases
cometer um sacrilégio - to commit a sacrilege
ser um sacrilégio - to be a sacrilege
que sacrilégio! - what a sacrilege!
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