blasphemy
noun/ˈblæsfəmi/
Frequency rank: #9,519 most common English word
Meaning
Speech or action that shows disrespect or contempt toward God or sacred things.
Example sentence
The priest considered any mockery of sacred texts to be outright blasphemy.
Synonyms & related words
- sacrilege
- profanity
- desecration
- irreverence
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