showing a lack of respect for something considered sacred or holy.
sacri+leg+ious
Shared component: sacri · sacred
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Related forms: sacri · 4 words in this dictionary
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesThe act of treating a holy thing or place without respect.
sacri+lege
Shared component: sacri · sacred
Relating to, involving, or constituting a sacrifice.
sacri+fic+ial
Shared component: sacri · sacred
The present participle and gerund of 'sacrifice'. Definition 1: To give up something valuable or important for the sake of other considerations.
sacri+fic+ing
Shared component: sacri · sacred