In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Violation of something holy or sacred

Options

A. profanity
B. sedition
C. sacrilege
D. slander

Answer

C

Explanation

sacrilege (N.): an act of treating a holy thing or place without respect
profanity (N.): behaviour that shows a lack of respect for God or holy things
sedition (N.): the use of words/ actions that are intended to encourage people to oppose a government, insurrection
slander (N.) : a false spoken statement intended to damage the good opinion people have of somebody