Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who speaks disrespectfully of sacred things: A "blasphemer" is someone who shows contempt or irreverence towards God, religious figures, or things considered holy.

Usage

• The word "blasphemer" is used to label a person who commits blasphemy. It is a formal and strong term, often carrying a serious moral or religious condemnation.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The religious leader condemned the author as a blasphemer for the controversial book.
  • In some historical societies, a convicted blasphemer could face severe punishment.

Advanced Usage

• "To be branded a blasphemer": To be publicly labeled or denounced as someone who insults sacred matters.
  • The artist was branded a blasphemer by conservative groups for his installation.

Variants and Related Words

• Blasphemy (n): The act or offense of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things.
  • He was accused of blasphemy.
• Blasphemous (adj): Characterized by or showing blasphemy.
  • His blasphemous remarks shocked the congregation.

Synonyms

• Profaner: One who treats sacred things with irreverence or contempt.
• Heretic: A person holding an opinion at odds with what is generally accepted, especially in religion. (Note: This can overlap but is not identical; a heretic challenges doctrine, while a blasphemer shows disrespect.)

Related Phrases

• To commit blasphemy: To perform the act that makes one a blasphemer.
  • They claimed he had committed blasphemy.

Related Idioms

Noun

1. a person who speaks disrespectfully of sacred things