blasphemous

[US]/'blæsfəməs/
[UK]/'blæsfɪməs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. showing disrespect or scorn towards God or religious beliefs.

Phrases & Collocations

blasphemous remarks

Example Sentences

blasphemous and heretical talk.

The book was declared blasphemous and all copies ordered to be burnt.

eg; I find but only two sorts of writings which the magistrate cared to take notice of: those either blasphemous and atheistical, or libelous.

eg. I find but only two sorts of writings which the magistrate cared to take notice of: those either blasphemous and atheistical, or libelous.

committing a blasphemous act

Real-world Examples

So practice it " blas-phe; blas-phe-ma; blasphemous" until you can recognize it.

Source: Engvid Super Teacher Selection

The Egyptian Justice Minister has been fired over comments that were criticized as blasphemous.

Source: BBC Listening March 2016 Compilation

Muslim leaders considered the representation of the Prophet Muhammad in the book to be blasphemous.

Source: VOA Special August 2022 Collection

The French President, Emmanuel Macron has defended the rights of people to make statements considered blasphemous.

Source: BBC Listening September 2020 Collection

The Roman Catholic church has defrocked an American priest Frank Pavone for blasphemous social media posts and disobedience.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation December 2022

As a matter of fact, it was blasphemous and somewhat indecent.

Source: The Red and the Black (Part Four)

Her face is uncovered, an act considered blasphemous.

Source: Selected TED Talks (Video Edition) of the Month

The militants have also destroyed historic artifacts in Iraq. They say the ancient objects are blasphemous – an insult to God.

Source: VOA Special September 2015 Collection

At length he screamed—cried murder—and at last the blasphemous tyrant called on God for mercy.

Source: Twelve Years a Slave

Khomeini urged Muslims to murder the author, citing the book's allegedly blasphemous depiction of the Prophet Muhammad.

Source: The Economist Culture

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