blasphemy
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noun \ˈblas-fə-mē\ plural blas·phe·mies
Definition of BLASPHEMY
1
a : the act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God b : the act of claiming the attributes of deity
2
: irreverence toward something considered sacred or inviolable
See Examples of BLASPHEMY
- She was condemned by the church for uttering blasphemies.
- <in the 17th century the Quakers were persecuted for beliefs and practices that older churches regarded as blasphemies>
First Known Use of BLASPHEMY
13th century
Related to BLASPHEMY
- Synonyms
- defilement, desecration, impiety, irreverence, profanation, sacrilege
- Antonyms
- adoration, glorification, worship
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