blaspheme

Definition

To commit blasphemy; to speak against God or religious doctrine.

Etymology

From Middle English blasfemen, blasphemen, from Old French blasfemer, from Late Latin blasphēmāre, from Ancient Greek βλασφημέω (blasphēméō). Doublet of blame.

Example Sentences

• "But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation."
• "Thus from the holy Warres are we return'd, / To ſlumber in the Summer of ſoft peace, / Since thoſe proud enemies that late blaſpheamd / And ſpit their furies in the face of Heaven, / Are now laid low in duſt."
• "Mrs. Murphy: Don't you blaspheme in here!"

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