blasphemy

Definition

An act of irreverence or contempt toward a god or toward something considered sacred; an impious act, utterance, view, etc.

Etymology

From Middle English blasfemie, from Old French blasfemie, from Ecclesiastical Latin blasphēmia, from Ancient Greek βλασφημία (blasphēmía, “profanity”), from βλασφημέω (blasphēméō, “to slander”).

Example Sentences

• "That imam said that drawing the prophet Muhammad was a form of blasphemy."
• "Had God cancelled His everlasting Covenant with Israel? The mere thought was blasphemy! But what did God's silence and the present dark cloud mean?"
• "Look, I don't think it ought to be blasphemy, just saying "Jehovah"."

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