blas·pheme (bl s-f m , blsfm )v. blas·phemed, blas·phem·ing, blas·phemes v.tr. 1. To speak of (God or a sacred entity) in an irreverent, impious manner. 2. To revile; execrate. v.intr. To speak blasphemy. [Middle English blasfemen, from Old French blasfemer, from Late Latin blasph m re, from Greek blasphmein, from blasphmos, evil-speaking, blasphemous; see bh-2 in Indo-European roots.]blas·phem er (bls-fm r, blsf-) n. |
blaspheme [blæsˈfiːm]
vb
1. (Christian Religious Writings / Theology) (tr) to show contempt or disrespect for (God, a divine being, or sacred things), esp in speech
2. (Christian Religious Writings / Theology) (intr) to utter profanities, curses, or impious expressions
[from Late Latin blasphēmāre, from Greek blasphēmein from blasphēmos blasphemous]
blasphemer n
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| Verb | 1. | blaspheme - utter obscenities or profanities; "The drunken men were cursing loudly in the street" blaspheme - speak of in an irreverent or impious manner; "blaspheme God" give tongue to, utter, express, verbalise, verbalize - articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise; "She expressed her anger"; "He uttered a curse" |
| 2. | blaspheme - speak of in an irreverent or impious manner; "blaspheme God" blaspheme, curse, cuss, swear, imprecate - utter obscenities or profanities; "The drunken men were cursing loudly in the street" talk of, talk about - discuss or mention; "They spoke of many things" |
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