blasphemy — the act or offense of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things; profane talk
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the act or offense of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things; profane talk
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈblæsfəmi/
Korean meaning: 신성모독, 신이나 신성한 것에 대해 불경스럽게 말하는 행위
Korean pronunciation: **블래**스퍼미
Example Sentences
- The professor's theory that pizza is better than sacred bread was considered culinary blasphemy.
- Many countries still have strict blasphemy laws that protect religious beliefs.
- To a coffee lover, suggesting instant coffee is good would be pure blasphemy.
blasphemy
NOUN//ˈblæsfəmi//
the act or offense of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things; profane talk
a person stands up in a church pew and shouts while pointing mockingly at religious symbols on the altar. Their mouth is wide open with an angry, sneering expression as they gesture dismissively. The peaceful atmosphere immediately turns tense as their words disrupt the sacred space. Nearby congregation members cover their mouths in shock and horror at the disrespectful outburst. The priest at the altar stops mid-prayer and stares in dismay at the disruption. Some worshippers shake their heads while others look away in embarrassment. the act of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things
Blast fee me! Cursing at church costs money - that's blasphemy!
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Origin
From Greek blasphemia, meaning 'evil speaking' or 'slander.' The word originally referred to any harmful speech, but came to specifically mean irreverent speech against God or sacred things.
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📝Examples
“The professor's theory that pizza is better than sacred bread was considered culinary blasphemy.”
“Many countries still have strict blasphemy laws that protect religious beliefs.”
“To a coffee lover, suggesting instant coffee is good would be pure blasphemy.”
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