'Irreverence' definitions:
Definition of 'irreverence'
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Definition of 'Irreverence'
From: GCIDE
- Irreverence \Ir*rev"er*ence\, n. [L. irreverentia: cf. F. irr['e]v['e]rence.] The state or quality of being irreverent; lack of proper reverence; disregard of the authority and character of a superior. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'irreverence'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- apostasy,
- atheism,
- backsliding,
- desertion,
- discourtesy,
- disesteem,
- dishonor,
- disparagement,
- disrespect,
- disrespectfulness,
- fall from grace,
- impiety,
- impiousness,
- impudence,
- insolence,
- irreligion,
- lack of respect,
- lapse,
- lapse from grace,
- recidivism,
- recreancy,
- ridicule,
- undutifulness