Words Like BLASPHEMY

We have put together a list of words that are similar to BLASPHEMY.

7 Alternative Words Similar to blasphemy

1 Profanation Noun      Synonym Words Like Profanation
2 Desecration Noun      Synonym Words Like Desecration
3 Sacrilege Noun      Synonym Words Like Sacrilege
4 Discourtesy Noun      Synonym Words Like Discourtesy
5 Disrespect Noun      Synonym Words Like Disrespect
6 Profanity Noun      Synonym Words Like Profanity
7 Abuse Noun      Synonym Words Like Abuse

10 definitions of blasphemy

1 An indignity offered to God in words, writing, or signs; impiously irreverent words or signs addressed to, or used in reference to, God; speaking evil of God; also, the act of claiming the attributes or prerogatives of deity.
2 Figuratively, of things held in high honor: Calumny; abuse; vilification.
3 blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred)
4 blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character
5 A contemptuous or profane act, utterance, or writing concerning God or a sacred entity.
6 The act of claiming for oneself the attributes and rights of God.
7 An irreverent or impious act, attitude, or utterance in regard to something considered inviolable or sacrosanct.
8 In Old Testament usage, any attempt to diminish the reverence with which Jehovah's name was invested as the Sovereign King of the Jews, or to turn the hearts of the people from their complete allegiance to him.
9 Hence Any impious or profane speaking of God or of sacred things; reproachful, contemptuous, or irreverent words uttered impiously against God or religion.
10 Evil speaking or abusive language against anything held sacred: as, “blasphemy against learning,”
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