Blaspheme: meaning, definitions and examples
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blaspheme
[ ˈblæs.fim ]
in religion
To speak irreverently or profanely about God or sacred things.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was accused of blaspheming against the church.
- The author was criticized for blaspheming in his novel.
general
To speak disrespectfully of or show irreverence for something considered sacred or inviolable.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She blasphemed the institution of marriage by saying she would never get married.
- The artist was accused of blaspheming art traditions with his controversial piece.
Translations
Translations of the word "blaspheme" in other languages:
🇵🇹 blasfemar
🇮🇳 निंदा करना
🇩🇪 lästern
🇮🇩 menghujat
🇺🇦 богохулити
🇵🇱 bluźnić
🇯🇵 冒涜する (ぼうとくする)
🇫🇷 blasphémer
🇪🇸 blasfemar
🇹🇷 küfretmek
🇰🇷 모독하다
🇸🇦 يجدف
🇨🇿 rouhat se
🇸🇰 rúhať sa
🇨🇳 亵渎 (xièdú)
🇸🇮 preklinjati
🇮🇸 guðlast
🇰🇿 құдайға тіл тигізу
🇬🇪 ღმერთის გმობა
🇦🇿 tanrıya söymək
🇲🇽 blasfemar
Word origin
The word 'blaspheme' originated from the Greek word 'blasphemein', meaning 'to speak evil of'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century. The concept of blasphemy has been present in various religions and cultures throughout history, with the act of speaking irreverently about sacred things seen as a serious offense in many belief systems.
See also: blasphemer, blasphemous, blasphemy.