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- pronunciation:
- Im
paI
ti
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
impieties |
| definition 1: |
lack of reverence or respect, esp. for what others consider sacred.
The young man's refusal to bow his head in prayer at the table showed an impiety that was intolerable to his father.- antonyms:
- piety, reverence
- similar words:
- blasphemy
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| definition 2: |
an act or practice that shows such disrespect.
- antonyms:
- piety, reverence
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