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BLASPHEMY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for BLASPHEMY?

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Blasphemy as a Noun
Definitions of "Blasphemy" as a noun
Synonyms of "Blasphemy" as a noun (16 Words)
Usage Examples of "Blasphemy" as a noun
Associations of "Blasphemy" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Blasphemy” are: desecration, profanation, sacrilege, profanity, profaneness, irreligiousness, irreverence, taking the lord's name in vain, swearing, curse, cursing, impiety, impiousness, ungodliness, unholiness, disrespect

Blasphemy as a Noun

Definitions of "Blasphemy" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “blasphemy” as a noun can have the following definitions:

The action or offence of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things; profane talk.
Blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred.
Blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character.

Synonyms of "Blasphemy" as a noun (16 Words)

curse	A severe affliction. She d put a curse* on him.*
cursing	Something causing misery or death.
desecration	Blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character. The desecration* of a grave.*
disrespect	A manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous. Growing disrespect* for the rule of law.*
impiety	Lack of piety or reverence. He blamed the fall of the city on the impiety* of the people.*
impiousness	Unrighteousness by virtue of lacking respect for a god.
irreligiousness	The quality of not being devout.
irreverence	A lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously. An attitude of irreverence* towards politicians.*
profanation	Degradation of something worthy of respect; cheapening.
profaneness	Unholiness by virtue of being profane.
profanity	Irreligious or irreverent behaviour. An outburst of profanity.
sacrilege	Violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred. Putting ecclesiastical vestments to secular use was considered sacrilege.
swearing	The use of offensive language. There s a lot of swearing* in the show.*
taking the lord's name in vain	The act of someone who picks up or takes something.
ungodliness	Impiety by virtue of not being a godly person.
unholiness	The quality of being unholy.

Usage Examples of "Blasphemy" as a noun

He was detained on charges of blasphemy.
He was screaming incomprehensible blasphemies.

Associations of "Blasphemy" (30 Words)

blaspheme	Utter obscenities or profanities. He has blasphemed against the Holy Spirit.
calumniate	Charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone. He has been calumniating the Crown and all the conservative decencies.
calumny	A false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone’s words or actions. A bitter struggle marked by calumny* and litigation.*
criticize	Find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws. The opposition criticized the government s failure to consult adequately.
curse	Invoke or use a curse against. She d put a curse* on him.*
decry	Publicly denounce. They decried human rights abuses.
defamation	A false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone’s words or actions. She sued him for defamation.
disparaging	Expressive of low opinion. Disparaging remarks about council houses.
ecumenism	The principle or aim of promoting unity among the world’s Christian Churches.
heresy	Any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position. Huss was burned for heresy.
impiety	Unrighteousness by virtue of lacking respect for a god. He blamed the fall of the city on the impiety* of the people.*
irreverence	A disrespectful act. An attitude of irreverence* towards politicians.*
libel	Defame someone by publishing a libel. If a ship does you any injury you libel* the ship.*
obloquy	Strong public condemnation. Conduct to which no more obloquy* could reasonably attach.*
opprobrium	A state of extreme dishonor- F.D.Roosevelt. The name was a by word of scorn and opprobrium* throughout the city.*
rail	Short for railway. The goods train left the rails.
reproach	In the Roman Catholic Church a set of antiphons and responses for Good Friday representing the reproaches of Christ to his people. Words of reproach.
revile	Spread negative information about. He was now reviled by the party that he had helped to lead.
sacrilege	Violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred. Putting ecclesiastical vestments to secular use was considered sacrilege.
sacrosanct	Must be kept sacred. The individual s right to work has been upheld as sacrosanct.
sanctity	The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly. The site of the tomb was a place of sanctity* for the ancient Egyptians.*
satire	A play novel film or other work which uses satire. A number of articles on Elizabethan satire.
scold	A person who nags or grumbles constantly (typically used of a woman. His mother was the village scold.
sedition	Conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state or monarch.
slander	Words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another. He is suing the TV company for slander.
swear	An offensive word used especially to express anger a swear word. I asked him if he would swear* a statement to this effect.*
tirade	A speech of violent denunciation. A tirade* of abuse.*
tortious	Of or pertaining to the nature of a tort. Tortious liability.
vilification	A rude expression intended to offend or hurt. The widespread vilification* of politicians.*
vilify	Spread negative information about. He has been vilified in the press.