'Impieties' definitions:

Definition of 'Impieties'

From: GCIDE
  • Impiety \Im*pi"e*ty\ ([i^]m*p[imac]"[-e]*t[y^]), n.; pl. Impieties ([i^]m*p[imac]"[-e]*t[i^]z). [L. impietas, fr. impius impious; cf. F. impi['e]t['e]. See Impious, Piety.]
  • 1. The quality of being impious; lack of piety; irreverence toward the Supreme Being; ungodliness; wickedness. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. An impious act; an act of wickedness. [1913 Webster]
  • Those impieties for the which they are now visited. --Shak.
  • Syn: Ungodliness; irreligion; unrighteousness; sinfulness; profaneness; wickedness; godlessness. [1913 Webster]

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