iconoclast

/aɪˈkɒn.əˌklæst/noun
High School
1

One who destroys religious images or icons, especially an opponent of the Orthodox Church in the 8th and 9th centuries, or a Puritan during the European Reformation.

2

One who opposes orthodoxy and religion; one who adheres to the doctrine of iconoclasm.

3

One who attacks cherished beliefs; a maverick.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

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Alliteration

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Assonance

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Consonance

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