blaspheme

blas·pheme

verb \blas-ˈfēm, ˈblas-ˌ\

blas·phemedblas·phem·ing

Definition of BLASPHEME

transitive verb

1

: to speak of or address with irreverence

2

: revile, abuse

intransitive verb

: to utter blasphemy

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

Examples of BLASPHEME

1. He did not curse or blaspheme.
2. people who have blasphemed against God
3. people who have blasphemed God

Origin of BLASPHEME

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

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to BLASPHEME

Synonyms: swear, curse, cuss

Related Words: anathematize, confound, damn, execrate, imprecate; fulminate, rail, rant, revile

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Rhymes with BLASPHEME

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