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blasphemy

nounfeminineformal/blɐʃfɨˈmiɐ/medium

blas·fé·mi·a

Definition

The act or offense of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things; profane talk.
His statements were denounced as blasphemy by religious leaders.
In some countries, blasphemy is still a criminal offense.
Common collocations
utter blasphemyaccuse of blasphemycommit blasphemyblasphemy law

Etymology

Do latim 'blasphemia', por sua vez do grego 'blasphēmía'.

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