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sacrilege in Dutch

sacrilege in Dutch is heiligschennis — sacrilege means a disrespectful or destructive act against something considered sacred.

sacrilege in Dutch

heiligschennis
noun
Desecration, profanation, misuse or violation of something regarded as sacred.

What does "sacrilege" mean?

  1. noun A disrespectful or destructive act against something considered sacred.
    "Painting graffiti on the ancient shrine was seen as an act of sacrilege."
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sacrilege in a sentence

  • Painting graffiti on the ancient shrine was seen as an act of sacrilege.
  • Some fans consider changing the recipe pure sacrilege.

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What is "sacrilege" in Dutch?

"sacrilege" in Dutch is heiligschennis. sacrilege means: A disrespectful or destructive act against something considered sacred.

How do you use "sacrilege" in a sentence?

Example: "Painting graffiti on the ancient shrine was seen as an act of sacrilege." In Dutch, "sacrilege" is heiligschennis.

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