Blasphemed: meaning, definitions and examples

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blasphemed

 

[ blรฆsfim ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

religious criticism

To blaspheme means to speak irreverently about God or sacred things. It often involves actions or utterances that show contempt or lack of respect towards religious beliefs. Blasphemy is considered a serious offense in many religions and cultures.

Synonyms

curse, defy, denounce, profane, slander.

Examples of usage

  • He blasphemed against the teachings of the church.
  • The novel was criticized for blaspheming historical figures.
  • In some countries, it is illegal to blaspheme.
  • She was accused of blaspheming during the debate.
  • They believed that he would be punished for his blasphemies.

Translations

Translations of the word "blasphemed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น blasfemado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฆเคจเคพเคฎ เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ เค—เคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช blasphemierte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dihujat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะปัŽะทะฝั–ั€ัั‚ะฒัƒะฒะฐะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bluลบniล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ†’ๆถœใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท blasphรฉmรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ blasfemado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรผfretti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ ์„ฑ๋ชจ๋…ํ–ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ blaisfemoval

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ blasphemoval

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบตๆธŽไบ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ blasfemiral

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ guรฐlastaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะปะฐัั„ะตะผะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒšแƒแƒกแƒคแƒ”แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ blasfemiya etdi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ blasfemado

Etymology

The term 'blaspheme' originates from the Old French word 'blasfemer', which is derived from the Latin 'blasphemare'. The Latin word is a combination of 'blasphemia,' meaning 'to speak evil' or 'to slander.' Historically, the concept of blasphemy has been associated with religious contexts, particularly within the Christian, Jewish, and Islamic faiths, where uttering disrespectful remarks about God or sacred doctrines is deemed offensive and punishable. In many cultures, blasphemy is not only a religious violation but also a legal one, subjecting offenders to severe penalties, including banishment or death. The word has evolved through the centuries, reflecting changes in societal values and the degree of freedom individuals have to express dissenting views about religion and beliefs.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,711 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.