Definitions

1. noun

the act of disrespecting or showing contempt for a deity, sacred thing, or any thing considered inviolable or sacred

“The court condemned the writer for blasphemy against the country’s founding ideals.”

2. noun

a contemptuous or irreverent act or statement that is considered to be disrespectful to a person or a group of people, especially one of high social or moral standing

“She was charged with blasphemy against the royal family for making such a derogatory remark.”

3. noun

a contemptuous or irreverent word or phrase

“He was shocked by the blasphemy that came out of the comedian’s mouth during the live show.”

4. verb

to speak or write in a contemptuous or irreverent manner about a person or a group of people, especially one of high social or moral standing

“The politician blasphemed against the country’s founding ideals with his inflammatory speech.”