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blasphemous

adjective blas·phe·mous \ˈblas-fə-məs\

Definition of BLASPHEMOUS

: impiously irreverent : profane

— blas·phe·mous·ly adverb

— blas·phe·mous·ness noun

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First Known Use of BLASPHEMOUS

15th century

Related to BLASPHEMOUS

Synonyms: irreverent, impious, profane, sacrilegious

Antonyms: pious, reverent

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