| blasphemy |
disrespect or irreverence toward something considered sacred or inviolable, especially God. |
| caustic |
bitingly critical. |
| coercive |
using threats, intimidation, or force to persuade or pressure someone to do something. |
| denunciation |
the act of verbally condemning or attacking. |
| dysfunctional |
of a relationship, family, or social group, not working normally or in a way beneficial to all. |
| evoke |
to call forth or bring out (an image, memory, response, or the like) in the mind or in action. |
| faze |
to bewilder or to disturb the composure or shake the resolve of; disconcert or daunt. |
| intolerant |
not able or not willing to accept different opinions, beliefs, customs, or people; not tolerant. |
| irreverent |
not having or showing respect. |
| peevish |
irritable or easily annoyed; ill-tempered. |
| piteous |
worthy of or inspiring great sympathy. |
| precinct |
an area in a town or city that forms a separate district for voting or that is looked after by one police unit. |
| scuttle2 |
to move or run as if in a hurry; scurry. |
| semblance |
outward form; appearance. |
| stipend |
any periodic payment of money, such as a salary or allowance. |