Definitions for: Blasphemy


[n] blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character; "desecration of the Holy Sabbath"
[n] blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred)



Webster (1913) Definition: Blas"phe*my, n. [L. blasphemia, Gr. ?: cf. OF.
blasphemie.]
1. An indignity offered to God in words, writing, or signs;
impiously irreverent words or signs addressed to, or used
in reference to, God; speaking evil of God; also, the act
of claiming the attributes or prerogatives of deity.

Note: When used generally in statutes or at common law,
blasphemy is the use of irreverent words or signs in
reference to the Supreme Being in such a way as to
produce scandal or provoke violence.

2. Figuratively, of things held in high honor: Calumny;
abuse; vilification.

Punished for his blasphemy against learning.
--Bacon.

Synonyms: desecration, profanation, sacrilege

See Also: discourtesy, disrespect, irreverence, profanity, violation

 Try our:
Scrabble Word Finder

Scrabble Cheat

Words With Friends Cheat

Hanging With Friends Cheat

Scramble With Friends Cheat

Ruzzle Cheat



Related Resources:
animals begin with i
x letter animals
animals begin with h