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impiety

/ˈɪmpɪəti/ noun · British & US
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What does impiety mean?

noun

A lack of reverence or respect for a deity or divine thing; the quality of being impious. Impiety is often used to describe actions or behavior that are considered sacrilegious or blasphemous.

Example

"The artist's depiction of a sacred figure was seen as an act of impiety by the conservative community."

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