blasphemous
adjective/ˈblæsfəməs/
Frequency rank: #15,118 most common English word
Meaning
Showing disrespect or irreverence toward something considered sacred or holy.
Example sentence
The crowd was shocked by his blasphemous remarks about their sacred traditions.
Synonyms & related words
- sacrilegious
- irreverent
- profane
- disrespectful
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