Spell Bee Word: sacrilege

Basic Details

Word: Sacrilege

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: Treating something sacred with disrespect or violation.

Synonyms: Desecration, profanation

Antonyms: Respect, veneration

Idioms and Phrases

1. Sacrilege to the throne: Used when someone disrespects or defies authority or tradition. Example: "His refusal to follow the royal rules was seen as sacrilege to the throne."
2. Sacrilege of the highest order: A phrase used to describe a very serious or severe act of disrespect toward something revered. Example: "Destroying the ancient temple was a sacrilege of the highest order."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The artist was accused of sacrilege for defacing the historical church mural.

Example 2: Some people viewed the modern art installation in the temple as an act of sacrilege.

Example 3: It felt like sacrilege when someone interrupted the solemn ceremony.

Fun Fact

The word "sacrilege" comes from the Latin word "sacrilegus," which means "thief of sacred things," combining "sacer" (sacred) and "legere" (to steal).

Famous Quote

"To make a statue of a man, you take away everything that isn’t man. That’s the sacrilege of art." — Andy Goldsworthy

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "sacrilege" mean?

a) Respect for sacred things
b) Treating sacred things with disrespect
c) A type of religious ceremony
d) A historical event

Answer: b) Treating sacred things with disrespect

2. Which of these is a synonym of "sacrilege"?

a) Respect
b) Veneration
c) Desecration
d) Honour

Answer: c) Desecration

3. What is an antonym of "sacrilege"?

a) Disrespect
b) Profanation
c) Respect
d) Violation

Answer: c) Respect

4. Which sentence uses the term "sacrilege" correctly?

a) She treated the ancient manuscript with sacrilege by keeping it in the dark.
b) It was considered sacrilege to sing in the sacred hall.
c) He went on vacation in sacrilege.
d) The cake was made with sacrilege.

Answer: b) It was considered sacrilege to sing in the sacred hall.

5. Which idiom relates to the concept of sacrilege?

a) Sacrilege to the throne
b) A stitch in time saves nine
c) As cool as a cucumber
d) Bite the bullet

Answer: a) Sacrilege to the throne