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to blaspheme

to blaspheme

5 9.6
To speak about God or holy things in a rude way
  • verb
  • /blæsˈfiːm/
  • Offensive
translation icon : blasfemar
  • God's name is sacred and holy, and we blaspheme that name when we misuse or abuse it.
  • blaspheme God
  • blaspheme the Holy
  • blaspheme the name

The other one was we are guilty because we've blasphemed God.

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Examples

  • How, then, can you say that I blaspheme... because I said that I am the Son of God?

    The Gospel of John (2003)

  • He was accused of trying to blaspheme during the religious debate.

  • And now you blaspheme, too?

    Saint Paul (2000)

  • But know if you do this in the name of God, and in the house of God, you blaspheme against him and his Word.

    How Green Was My Valley (1941)

  • Oh, Lord, please forgive this man that has come into your church to blaspheme.

    Which Way Is Up? (1977)

  • For instance, you are not allowed to curse God or to blaspheme.

    Blog text (18)

  • However, they could not blaspheme God, work on the Sabbath, or set up idols for public worship.

    Blog text (27)

  • Its teachings are good and peaceful, and those who commit evil in the name of Allah blaspheme the name of Allah.

    Academic text (2003)

  • It's considered a grave sin to blaspheme in front of the sacred altar.

  • Many cultures see it as a serious offense to blaspheme against their deities.

Synonyms

to profane
vsto blaspheme
4 7.2

To treat a holy place or thing with disrespect

is limited to speaking disrespectfully about God or sacred things

Antonyms

honor
  • US
∞ 2.2

Respect given to a person for good moral behavior

to revere
21 6.7

To feel deep respect and admiration for someone, often with awe

How Irreverent

to desecrate
44 8.1
to blaspheme
  • Offensive
5 9.6

Surface Forms

blaspheme infinitive
blasphemed past
blasphemed past participle
blaspheming present participle
blasphemes third person singular

Etymology

Blaspheme comes from Greek parts blap- meaning 'to harm' and -pheme meaning 'speech', so the basic image is 'harmful speech'. So, to blaspheme is to speak in a way that harms or shows disrespect toward God or sacred things, which is why the word means speaking about the holy in a rude or offensive way.