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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.