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Noun: irreverence  i're-vu-run(t)s
  1. An irreverent mental attitude
    "His irreverence for traditional customs shocked the elders"
     
  2. An act that disrespects or profanes something sacred
    "His irreverence towards sacred symbols offended many";
    - violation

Derived forms: irreverences

Type of: attitude, evil, immorality, iniquity, mental attitude, wickedness

Antonym: reverence

Encyclopedia: Irreverence