irrévérence

Definitions of irrévérence
  1. noun
    an expression of lack of respect
    synonyms: irrespect
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    insolence, insulte, offense
    a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
    moquerie, raillerie
    contemptuous laughter
    mépris
    open disrespect for a person or thing
    dédain, dénigrement, mépris, rabaissement
    a communication that belittles somebody or something
    effronterie, insolence
    an impudent statement
    blasphème, juron
    blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred)
    raillerie
    showing your contempt by derision
    diffamation
    a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions
    mordant, pointe
    a remark capable of wounding mentally
    injure, invective, vitupération
    abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will
    type of:
    contenu, sujet
    what a communication that is about something is about
  2. noun
    a disrespectful act
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    profanation, sacrilège
    blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character
    type of:
    désastre, mal, méchanceté
    morally objectionable behavior
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