Definition

1. Noun:
   • Blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character: An action that shows disrespect or contempt for something considered holy or sacred.
   • Blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred): Speech or writing that shows a lack of reverence for God, religious figures, or sacred objects.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • His speech was condemned as blasphemy by religious leaders.
  • The vandalism of the ancient temple was seen as an act of blasphemy.
  • In some cultures, depicting a deity in a cartoon is considered blasphemy.

Advanced Usage

• "To commit blasphemy": To perform an act or utter words that constitute blasphemy.
  • The character in the story was accused of committing blasphemy.
• "A charge of blasphemy": A formal accusation of having committed blasphemy.
  • He faced a charge of blasphemy for his controversial artwork.

Variants and Related Words

• Blaspheme (verb): To speak irreverently about God or sacred things; to utter blasphemy.
  • He was warned not to blaspheme in the church.
• Blasphemer (noun): A person who commits blasphemy.
  • The blasphemer was ostracized from the community.
• Blasphemous (adjective): Characterized by or showing blasphemy.
  • The court found the book's content to be blasphemous.

Synonyms

• Profanity: Irreverent or blasphemous language or behavior.
• Sacrilege: Violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred.
• Desecration: The act of treating a sacred place or thing with violent disrespect.

Related Phrases

• "Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit": A specific theological concept in Christianity, often considered an unforgivable sin.
  • Theologians have long debated the meaning of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit.

Noun

1. blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character
   • desecration of the Holy Sabbath
2. blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred)