Main Entry: blas·pheme

Pronunciation: \blas-ˈfēm, ˈblas-ˌ\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): blas·phemed; blas·phem·ing

Etymology: Middle English blasfemen, from Late Latin blasphemare — more at blame

Date: 14th century

transitive verb 1 : to speak of or address with irreverence
2 : revile, abuseintransitive verb : to utter blasphemy

— blas·phem·er \-ˈfē-mər; ˈblas-ˌfē-mər, -fə-mər\ noun