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blasphemy

/ˈblæs.fə.mi/

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noun

/ˈblæs.fə.mi/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее язык или поведение, выражающее неуважение или презрение к Богу или священным вещам.

A noun referring to language or behavior that shows disrespect or contempt for God or sacred things.

uncountable

  1. Disrespect toward the sacredB2formal

    The act of speaking or acting in a way that shows disrespect for God or sacred things.

    ruБогохульство

    • He was accused of blasphemy for mocking the church.
    • In some cultures, blasphemy is considered a serious crime.
    • The speech was seen as blasphemy by religious leaders.

    Synonymsdesecrationgodlessnessimpietyirreverenceprofanationsacrilegeunholiness

    Antonymsadorationreverencevenerationworship

  2. Profanation of the sacredB2formal

    The act of treating something holy or sacred in an irreverent or disrespectful manner.

    ruСвятотатство

    • The desecration of the temple was an act of blasphemy.
    • Vandalizing the altar was considered blasphemy by the congregation.
    • His actions were a blasphemy against the traditions of the community.

    Synonymsdefilementdesecrationimpietyirreverenceprofanationsacrilege

    Antonymsadorationconsecrationreverencesanctificationvenerationworship

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  • blasphemies plural form
  • blasphemies' possessive plural form
  • blasphemy's possessive singular form
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