blasphemy
1. blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred) (Freq. 1) • Derivationally related forms: blasphemous • Hypernyms: profanity, disrespect, discourtesy 2. blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character - desecration of the Holy Sabbath • Syn: profanation, desecration, sacrilege • Derivationally related forms: sacrilegious (for: sacrilege), blasphemous, desecrate (for: desecration), profane (for: profanation) • Hypernyms: irreverence, violation
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