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irreverence noun [ ɪˈrɛv(ə)r(ə)ns ]

• a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously.
• "an attitude of irreverence towards politicians"
Similar: disrespect, lack of respect, disdain, scorn, contempt, derision, mockery, ridicule, disparagement, insolence, impudence, impertinence, cheek, flippancy, insubordination, presumptuousness, presumption, forwardness, rudeness, impoliteness, discourtesy, incivility, abuse, lip, nerve,
Opposite: reverence, respect,


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