blas·phe·my (bl s f -m )n. pl. blas·phe·mies 1. a. A contemptuous or profane act, utterance, or writing concerning God or a sacred entity. b. The act of claiming for oneself the attributes and rights of God. 2. An irreverent or impious act, attitude, or utterance in regard to something considered inviolable or sacrosanct. [Middle English blasfemie, from Late Latin blasph mia, from Greek blasphmi , from blasphmein, to blaspheme; see blaspheme.] |
blasphemy [ˈblæsfɪmɪ]
n pl -mies
1. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) blasphemous behaviour or language
2. (Law) Also called blasphemous libel Law the crime committed if a person insults, offends, or vilifies the deity, Christ, or the Christian religion
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | blasphemy - blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred) discourtesy, disrespect - an expression of lack of respect profanity - vulgar or irreverent speech or action |
| 2. |  blasphemy - blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character; "desecration of the Holy Sabbath"irreverence, violation - a disrespectful act |
blasphemy
noun irreverence, swearing, cursing, indignity (to God), disrespect, desecration, sacrilege, profanity, impiety, profanation, execration, profaneness, impiousness She described the killings as a blasphemy before God.
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