unrighteousness; unrighteousness by virtue of lacking respect for a god
His impiety offended many members of the religious community.
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hinder; be a hindrance or obstacle to
force; urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate
unnoticeable; impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses
extremely dense; preventing especially liquids to pass or diffuse through
disrespectful; characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
calm; not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure
unaffected; not admitting of passage or capable of being affected
acting without thought