Blasphemy: meaning, definitions and examples
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blasphemy
[ ˈblæsfəmi ]
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.
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.