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The definition of irreverence is disrepect.

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An example of irreverence is bashing someone's religious beliefs.

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See irreverence in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

lack of reverence; disrespect
an act or statement showing this
the condition of not being treated with reverence

Origin: ME < L irreverentia

Related Forms:

irreverent adjective
irreverently adverb

See irreverence in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Lack of reverence or due respect.
A disrespectful act or remark.

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