noun
Uncommon
blasphemy
BLAS-fuh-mee
Blasphemy (noun) means Speech or actions that show contempt or disrespect for God or something held sacred. Example: “In some countries, blasphemy is still punishable by law.”
noun
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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
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Word forms
- Plural
- blasphemies
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Etymology
From Greek blasphēmía ("profanity, slander") via Old French and Latin.
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What does “blasphemy” mean?
The word “blasphemy” means speech or actions that show contempt or disrespect for God or something held sacred. In plain terms, the act of speaking disrespectfully about God or a sacred belief.
How do you pronounce “blasphemy”?
“Blasphemy” is pronounced BLAS-fuh-mee (/ˈblæs.fə.mi/ in IPA).
How do you use “blasphemy” in a sentence?
Here is “blasphemy” used in a sentence: “In some countries, blasphemy is still punishable by law.”
What part of speech is “blasphemy”?
“Blasphemy” is a noun.
Where does the word “blasphemy” come from?
The word “blasphemy” comes from Latin. From Greek blasphēmía ("profanity, slander") via Old French and Latin.
Is “blasphemy” a common word?
“Blasphemy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
