First Known Use: 14th century
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blaspheme
verb blas·pheme \blas-ˈfēm, ˈblas-ˌ\
: to talk about God or religion in a way that does not show respect
blas·phemedblas·phem·ing
Full Definition of BLASPHEME
intransitive verb
: to utter blasphemy
transitive verb
1
: to speak of or address with irreverence
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Origin of BLASPHEME
Middle English blasfemen, from Late Latin blasphemare — more at blame
Rhymes with BLASPHEME
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