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blasphemy
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blas·phe·my  (blsf-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 blasphmia, from Greek blasphmi, from blasphmein, to blaspheme; see blaspheme.]

blasphemy
Noun
pl -mies behaviour or language that shows disrespect for God or sacred things
blasphemous adj
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.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.blasphemyblasphemy - blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character; "desecration of the Holy Sabbath"
irreverence, violation - a disrespectful act

blasphemy
Translations
blasphemy [ˈblæsfɪmɪ] nblasfemia
blasphemy [ˈblæsfɪmɪ] nblasphème m
blasphemy [ˈblæsfɪmɪ] n(Gottes)lästerung f, Blasphemie f
blasphemy [ˈblæsfɪmɪ] nbestemmia


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