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blasphemy
noun blas·phe·my \ˈblas-fə-mē\
: great disrespect shown to God or to something holy
: something said or done that is disrespectful to God or to something holy
plural blas·phe·mies
Full 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
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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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