HyperDic: blasphemy

English > 2 senses of the word blasphemy:
NOUNcommunicationblasphemyblasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred)
actblasphemy, profanation, desecration, sacrilegeblasphemous behavior
blasphemy > pronunciation
Soundsblae'sfahmiy
Rhymesacademy ... yummy: 83 rhymes with miy...
English > blasphemy: 2 senses > noun 1, communication
Meaningblasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred).
Broaderdisrespect, discourtesyAn expression / expression of lack of respect
profanityVulgar or irreverent speech or action
Spanishblasfemia
Catalanblasfèmia
Adjectivesblasphemouscharacterized by profanity or cursing
English > blasphemy: 2 senses > noun 2, act
Meaningblasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character.
Synonymsprofanation, desecration, sacrilege
Broaderirreverence, violationA disrespectful act
Spanishblasfemia, profanación, profanamiento, sacrilegio
Catalanblasfèmia, profanació, sacrilegi
Adjectivesblasphemousgrossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred

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