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blasphemy

/ˈblæs.fə.mi/
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Blasphemy is the act of insulting or showing disrespect towards a deity, a sacred thing, or a person considered sacred. It often involves using offensive language or actions that are intended to offend those who hold the insulted entity in high regard.

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"blasphemy" as noun

1 - An act of irreverence or contempt toward a god or toward something considered sacred; an impious act, utterance, view, etc.

2 - (by extension) An act of irreverence towards anything considered inviolable; the act of disregarding a convention.

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Synonyms
1 - curse
2 - desecration
3 - defilement
4 - profanity
5 - sacrilege
6 - scorn
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Antonyms
1 - praise
2 - reverence
3 - worship
4 - sanctity
5 - hallowed
6 - hallow
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