verb
- to speak about God or sacred things in a disrespectful or irreverent way
Usage: religious context
Examples
- The preacher warned against those who blaspheme the name of God.
- In some countries, it is illegal to blaspheme against religious figures.
- She felt that using sacred symbols in art would blaspheme her faith.
- The comedian was accused of blaspheming when he made jokes about religious ceremonies.
- Ancient laws often punished those who would blaspheme against the gods.
- He refused to blaspheme even under threat of punishment.