Pronunciation: /blæsfəmi/
noun the act or offense of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things; profane talk
A1 Blasphemy is speaking disrespectfully about something sacred.
A2 In some cultures, blasphemy is considered a serious offense.
B1 The artist's controversial painting was seen as blasphemy by some religious groups.
B2 The novel was accused of blasphemy for its depiction of religious figures in a negative light.
C1 The comedian's jokes about religion were seen as blasphemy by many members of the audience.
C2 The author faced charges of blasphemy for questioning the teachings of the church in his latest book.
formal The act of speaking against religious beliefs is considered blasphemy in many cultures.
informal Some people believe that not attending church regularly is a form of blasphemy.
slang Don't listen to him, he's always saying blasphemous things about other people's beliefs.
figurative To some, using a plastic straw instead of a reusable one is seen as blasphemy against the environment.
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