Blasphemy: meaning, definitions and examples

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blasphemy

 

[ ˈblæsfəmi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in religion

Blasphemy is the act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God or sacred things.

Synonyms

irreverence, profanity, sacrilege

Examples of usage

  • His words were considered blasphemy by the religious community.
  • She was accused of blasphemy for mocking the religious rituals.
Context #2 | Noun

in general

Blasphemy can also refer to any act or statement that shows disrespect or contempt towards something considered sacred or holy.

Synonyms

desecration, disrespect, sacrilege

Examples of usage

  • His criticism of the national flag was seen as blasphemy by some.

Translations

Translations of the word "blasphemy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 blasfêmia

🇮🇳 ईशनिंदा

🇩🇪 Gotteslästerung

🇮🇩 penistaan

🇺🇦 блюзнірство

🇵🇱 bluźnierstwo

🇯🇵 冒涜 (ぼうとく)

🇫🇷 blasphème

🇪🇸 blasfemia

🇹🇷 küfür

🇰🇷 모독 (冒瀆)

🇸🇦 تجديف

🇨🇿 rouhání

🇸🇰 rúhanie

🇨🇳 亵渎 (xièdú)

🇸🇮 bogokletstvo

🇮🇸 guðlast

🇰🇿 құдайға тіл тигізу

🇬🇪 ღმერთის გმობა

🇦🇿 küfr

🇲🇽 blasfemia

Etymology

The word 'blasphemy' originated from the Greek word 'blasphemia', which means 'evil-speaking'. It has been used in religious contexts to refer to showing contempt for sacred things. Throughout history, blasphemy has been a controversial and often punishable offense in many cultures and religions.

See also: blaspheme, blasphemer, blasphemous.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,101, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.