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sacrilegious
[/ˌsækrɪˈlɪdʒəs/]
adjective
sacrílego
1.
Involving or showing a lack of respect for religion or religious beliefs; profane or impious
The vandalism of the church was considered a sacrilegious act.
O vandalismo da igreja foi considerado um ato sacrílego.
2.
Desecrating or treating something sacred with irreverence or contempt
It would be sacrilegious to use the holy text as a doorstop.
Seria sacrílego usar o texto sagrado como batente de porta.
Synonyms
blasphemous
impious
irreverent
profane
ungodly
unholy
Antonyms
pious
reverent
sacred
holy
devout
godly
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
sacrílego
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
sacrílego
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
sacrilegious act
sacrilegious desecration
sacrilegious violation of sacred ground
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