blasphemy

[US]/ˈblæsfəmi/
[UK]/ˈblæsfəmi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. irreverent behavior or speech towards God, disrespectful words or actions

Phrases & Collocations

committing blasphemy

utter blasphemy

act of blasphemy

Example Sentences

You have just heard his blasphemy!

His writings were branded as obscene and a blasphemy against God.

accuse someone of blasphemy

blasphemy in the media

blasphemy is considered a serious offense

Real-world Examples

Pakistan has never executed anyone for blasphemy.

Source: BBC Listening Collection July 2015

The change expands an existing blasphemy law.

Source: VOA Special December 2022 Collection

Some people said it was blasphemy. Some people said I was living dangerously.

Source: Gourmet Base

Charles burst out into blasphemies: " I hate your God" !

Source: Madame Bovary (Part Two)

On the same day voters also opted to repeal Ireland's long-standing constitutional ban on blasphemy.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Sevan Nisanyan had escaped from a Turkish prison where he was jailed on charges including blasphemy.

Source: BBC Listening Collection January 2022

Vashti stood irresolute. All her nerves were tingling with his blasphemies. But she was also inquisitive.

Source: The machine has stopped operating.

Two men were hanging today in Iran for blasphemy amid a surge of executions after anti-government protests.

Source: PBS English News

And this is one of a number of high-profile blasphemy cases that have been going on in Pakistan.

Source: BBC Listening December 2019 Collection

Mr.Qadri shot the governor of Punjab province because he backed the liberalization of Pakistan's strict blasphemy law.

Source: BBC Listening March 2016 Compilation

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