blaspheming

Meanings

• verb

  The act of speaking sacrilegious or irreverent words about God, religion, or religious symbols.

  - "He was punished for blaspheming against the Lord."
  - "The artist was accused of blaspheming with his latest painting."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with blaspheming
aphemia , hemia , nemesis

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Variants

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blaspheme , blasphemed , blasphemer , blasphemers , blasphemes , blaspheming

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Etymology

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From the Old French 'blasfemie' or Latin 'blasphemia', meaning 'to speak evil of God'.

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Trivia

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1. Blasphemy is a crime in many countries, including some parts of the United States.

2. The term 'blasphemy' is also used figuratively to describe someone who speaks disrespectfully or critically about something they do not believe in.

3. The first known recorded instance of blasphemy is believed to be in the Bible, when Adam and Eve ate the fruit from the tree of knowledge and questioned God's authority.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sacrilege: The act of showing contempt or disregard for something considered sacred.

2. Irreverence: Lack of respect or reverence, particularly towards religious beliefs or symbols.

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Culture

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Blasphemy has been a topic of controversy and debate throughout history, particularly in relation to religious beliefs and expression. It is often considered a violation of religious sensitivities and can result in legal or social consequences.

How to Memorize "blaspheming"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of speaking disrespectfully about religious beliefs or symbols.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the act of speaking disrespectfully towards something considered sacred.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the letters B-L-A-S-P-H-E-M-I-N-G: 'Blessed Lord, Acknowledge Sacred Places, Humbly Enter My Indignation, Never Insult God'.

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