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blasphemer


Meanings
  • A person who speaks or writes disrespectfully about God or sacred things.

    - "He was accused of being a blasphemer after he wrote a satirical article about God."
    - "The painting depicted a naked figure urinating on a crucifix, causing a public outcry and accusations of blasphemy."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with blasphemer
aphemizer , hemizemizer , paralyzer , silencer , threatener
Homophones
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  1. blasphemer, blaspheme; blasphemer, blasphemy; blasphemer, blasphemous; blasphemer, blasphemousness


Variants
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blaspheme , blasphemed , blasphemer , blasphemers , blasphemes , blaspheming
Forms
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[Blasphemer as a verb]: To speak or write disrespectfully about God or sacred things., [Blasphemer as a noun]: A person who speaks or writes disrespectfully about God or sacred things., [Blasphemer as an adjective]: Describing someone or something that speaks or writes disrespectfully about God or sacred things.


Etymology
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The word blasphemer comes from the Old French word blasfemer, which means 'to speak evil of' or 'to defame'. Over time, the term came to be used specifically in relation to speaking or writing disrespectfully about God or sacred things.


Related Concepts
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  1. heresy: A form of religious belief or practice that is considered to be deviant or heretical within a particular religious tradition.

  2. apostasy: The abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief, principle, or doctrine. In some religious traditions, apostasy is considered a grave sin that can lead to eternal damnation.


Culture
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Blasphemy has been a controversial and sensitive topic throughout history and across various cultures. In some religious traditions, blasphemy is considered a grave sin that can lead to eternal damnation. In other cultures, blasphemy is seen as a form of artistic expression or a way to challenge religious dogma and orthodoxy.

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