bestemmia — meaning in English

English meaning

• blasphemy noun Speech or actions that show contempt or disrespect for God or something held sacred.
• oath noun A solemn formal promise, often invoking something sacred, to tell the truth or keep a commitment.

Senses

bestemmia is used for these senses in English:

• blasphemy An act of irreverence or contempt toward a god or toward something considered sacred; an impious act, utterance, view, etc.
• oath A solemn pledge or promise that invokes a deity, a ruler, or another entity (not necessarily present) to attest the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's desire to fulfill a contract or promise.

oath — full definition

1. noun A solemn formal promise, often invoking something sacred, to tell the truth or keep a commitment.
2. noun A curse word or swear word.

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