Blaspheming: meaning, definitions and examples

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blaspheming

 

[ blæsˈfiːmɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

religious offense

Blaspheming refers to the act of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things; the term is often associated with expressions that show disrespect or irreverence towards deities, religious figures, or holy texts. This behavior can be considered an offensive violation of religious doctrines or beliefs. The intensity of its perceived offense can vary greatly among different cultures and religions. In some contexts, it can lead to social ostracism, legal consequences, or even violence against the blasphemer.

Synonyms

irreverencing, profaning, sacrileging, speaking ill

Examples of usage

  • The comedian faced backlash for blaspheming during his routine.
  • In some cultures, blaspheming can lead to severe punishments.
  • They accused him of blaspheming against their religious beliefs.
  • Blaspheming in public can incite strong reactions from the community.

Translations

Translations of the word "blaspheming" in other languages:

🇵🇹 blasfemando

🇮🇳 अपशब्द कहना

🇩🇪 blasphemisch

🇮🇩 menghujat

🇺🇦 богохульствуючи

🇵🇱 bluźnierstwo

🇯🇵 冒涜する

🇫🇷 blasphémant

🇪🇸 blasfemando

🇹🇷 küfür etmek

🇰🇷 신성모독하다

🇸🇦 التجديف

🇨🇿 blasphemující

🇸🇰 rúhanie

🇨🇳 亵渎

🇸🇮 blasfemirati

🇮🇸 guðlast

🇰🇿 жалбарлық

🇬🇪 ბლასფემია

🇦🇿 blasfemi

🇲🇽 blasfemando

Etymology

The word 'blaspheming' is derived from the Middle English 'blasphemien', which itself traces back to the Old French 'blasphemer'. This ultimately originates from the Latin word 'blasphemare', meaning 'to speak evil of' or 'to defame'. The Latin term is composed of the prefix 'blas-', a form from the Greek 'blasphemia', which means 'rebuke' or 'slander'. The concept of blasphemy has been deeply rooted in various religious traditions, especially within Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Historically, acts considered blasphemous were often met with extreme sanctions, reflecting the seriousness with which religious communities regard the sanctity of their beliefs. The usage of the term has evolved over centuries, adapting to the cultural and social contexts of the times, yet it consistently retains its connotation of deep disrespect towards religious sentiments.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,595 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.