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blasphemy

nounfeminineformalcommon/blɐʃfɨˈmiɐ/blas·fé·mi·a

Definition

1

The act or offense of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things; profane talk.

Usage examples

His statements were denounced as blasphemy by religious leaders.
In some countries, blasphemy is still a criminal offense.

Common combinations

utter blasphemyaccuse of blasphemycommit blasphemyblasphemy law