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Meaning of blasphemy

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

blasphemy

Pronunciation:/ˈblæs.fə.mi/

noun

Definitions

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

    Example: That imam said that drawing the prophet Muhammad is a form of blasphemy.

  2. (by extension) An act of irreverence towards anything considered inviolable; the act of disregarding a convention.