blasphemy

Meanings

• Noun

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

  - "His blasphemy against God was punishable by law."
  - "The artist's use of religious symbols in his work led to charges of blasphemy."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈblæs.fə.mi/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

adoration , reverence , veneration , worship

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Synonyms

cursing , cussing , execration , imprecation , profanity , swearing , desecration , profanation , sacrilege , violation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with blasphemy
apothecary , haremistry , prestidigitatorily

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Variants

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blasphemies , blasphemy

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Forms

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blasphemies, blasphemed, blaspheming

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Etymology

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From the Old French 'blasfemie' meaning 'speaking ill of God'.

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Trivia

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1. The first known blasphemy law was passed in ancient Rome in 38 BC.

2. In some countries, blasphemy is still a criminal offense punishable by imprisonment or even death.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sacrilege: The act of showing contempt for or treating sacred things with disrespect. Blasphemy is a form of sacrilege directed towards God or religious symbols.

2. Free speech: The right to express opinions and ideas without censorship or punishment by the state. Blasphemy laws restrict this right by making certain expressions illegal.

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Culture

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Blasphemy has been a controversial topic throughout history, particularly in relation to religion. It has been used as a form of artistic expression, political protest, and even as a means of challenging religious authority. Blasphemy has been depicted in various forms of literature, art, and music, such as Voltaire's 'Candide', Salman Rushdie's 'Satanic Verses', and Madonna's 'Blonde Ambition' tour.

How to Memorize "blasphemy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine speaking disrespectfully about God or religious symbols.
   - Visualize the reaction of others when they hear blasphemy.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'blasphemy' with disrespect or irreverence towards religion.
   - Think of controversial or provocative statements about religion when you hear the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the Old French origin of the word 'blasfemie' meaning 'speaking ill of God'.
   - Use the acronym B.L.A.S.P.H.E.M.Y. to remember the definition: Blasphemous, Loud, Affecting, Sacrilegious, Profane, Hurting, Expressive, Mocking, Yielding.

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