blaspheme
1 of 1verb/blæsˈfim/
Forms:blasphemes,blaspheming,blasphemed,blasphemed
1
to speak using offensive or disrespectful language
- Angered by the referee's decision, the player began to blaspheme, earning himself a red card.
- She warned her children never to blaspheme, no matter how angry they might be.
- Some songs in the modern music scene seem to blaspheme just to gain attention.
2
to talk about something sacred or important in a disrespectful way
- The movie was banned in several countries because it was perceived to blaspheme traditional beliefs.
- The author faced backlash from religious communities who felt he was using his platform to blaspheme.