blaspheme
to speak impiously or irreverently of (God or sacred things).
to speak evil of; slander; abuse.
to speak irreverently of God or sacred things; utter impieties.
Origin of blaspheme
1synonym study For blaspheme
Other words from blaspheme
- blas·phem·er [blas-fee-mer, blas-fee-, -fuh-], /blæsˈfi mər, ˈblæs fi-, -fə-/, noun
- un·blas·phemed, adjective
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How to use blaspheme in a sentence
If he mortifies himself merely for the sake of mortifying himself; then he defiles and blasphemes the Temple.
The Secret Glory | Arthur MachenIt staggers down the streets, blasphemes with oaths that can be heard, wallows in vice unmentionable by modest lips.
The Meaning of Faith | Harry Emerson FosdickNow it is a well-known law in Moslem countries that he who blasphemes the Prophet Mohammed or his religion must die.
The Moors in Spain | Stanley Lane-PooleWhen the priest steps between husband and wife, with the name of God on his lips, he blasphemes.
Flowers of Freethought | George W. FooteWhen, in the name of God, he opposes freedom of thought and liberty of conscience, he blasphemes.
Flowers of Freethought | George W. Foote
British Dictionary definitions for blaspheme
/ (blæsˈfiːm) /
(tr) to show contempt or disrespect for (God, a divine being, or sacred things), esp in speech
(intr) to utter profanities, curses, or impious expressions
Origin of blaspheme
1Derived forms of blaspheme
- blasphemer, noun
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