noun
blasphemy
BLAS-fuh-mee
noun
1
Speech or actions that show contempt or disrespect for God or something held sacred.
"In some countries, blasphemy is still punishable by law."
"To many fans, changing the original ending felt like blasphemy."
How to Use Blasphemy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of speaking disrespectfully about God or a sacred belief.
Common mistake
Often used loosely and humorously for any strongly held belief being challenged ("suggesting pineapple on pizza is blasphemy").
Common pairings
commit blasphemy
accused of blasphemy
Word Forms
blasphemies plural
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Etymology
From Greek blasphēmía ("profanity, slander") via Old French and Latin.