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iconoclasm.

The belief in, participation in, or sanction of destroying religious icons and other symbols or monuments, usually with religious or political motives.

10 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/aɪˈkɒnəˌklæzəm/Received-Pronunciation
  1. The belief in, participation in, or sanction of destroying religious icons and other symbols or monuments, usually with religious or political motives.

    countable · uncountable
  2. A challenge to a widely held belief, tradition or cherished institution.

    countable · figuratively · uncountable
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From iconoclast.

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