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impiety
noun im·pi·e·ty \(ˌ)im-ˈpī-ə-tē\
: lack of respect for God : the quality or state of being impious
plural im·pi·e·ties
Full Definition of IMPIETY
1
: the quality or state of being impious : irreverence
2
: an impious act
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First Known Use of IMPIETY
14th century
Related to IMPIETY
- Synonyms
- defilement, desecration, blasphemy, irreverence, profanation, sacrilege
- Antonyms
- adoration, glorification, worship
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