blasphemy

/'blæsfimi/
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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)

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