blaspheme

/ˈblæsfɪm/ or /ˈblæsfɪmi/

Definitions

1. verb

to speak sacrilegiously of God or sacred things; to use speech that is considered to be irreverent or disrespectful.

“She was charged with blasphemy for making inflammatory comments about the Prophet.”

2. noun

an act or instance of speaking or writing in a way that is considered irreverent or disrespectful, especially in relation to God or sacred things.

“The court found him guilty of blasphemy for his writings.”

Synonyms

  • irreverent
  • profane
  • sacrilegious

Antonyms

  • revere
  • venerate