Blaspheme

/blæsˈfiːm/
verb

To speak disrespectfully about God or something considered sacred.

The angry man began to blaspheme, speaking badly about the sacred books.
Visual representation of "blaspheme" - To speak disrespectfully about God or something considered sacred

Often appears as...

  • blaspheme against god
  • blaspheme grossly

Usage tips

Disapproving

verb

To act in a way that shows lack of respect for God or something considered sacred.

The disrespectful actions of the group seemed to even blaspheme the spirit of humanity.
Visual representation of "blaspheme" - To act in a way that shows lack of respect for God or something considered sacred

Often appears as...

  • blaspheme by action
  • blaspheme against principles

Usage tips

Disapproving

verb

To speak disrespectfully about God or something considered sacred.

The angry man began to blaspheme, speaking badly about the sacred books.
Visual representation of "blaspheme" - To speak disrespectfully about God or something considered sacred

Often appears as...

  • blaspheme against god
  • blaspheme grossly

Usage tips

Disapproving

verb

To act in a way that shows lack of respect for God or something considered sacred.

The disrespectful actions of the group seemed to even blaspheme the spirit of humanity.
Visual representation of "blaspheme" - To act in a way that shows lack of respect for God or something considered sacred

Often appears as...

  • blaspheme by action
  • blaspheme against principles

Usage tips

Disapproving

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Religious Sensitivity

Blaspheme can offend religious people; understand cultural contexts before usage.

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Be cautious when using 'blaspheme' in conversation with religious individuals.
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Serious Accusation

Accusing someone of blasphemy is serious and can have legal consequences in some cultures.

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In some countries, to blaspheme is a crime that can lead to arrest.
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Cultural Relevance

Understand that blaspheme may have different impacts in secular versus religious societies.

Illustration for Cultural Relevance
While some see 'blaspheme' as an archaic concept, others take it very seriously.
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Religious Sensitivity

Blaspheme can offend religious people; understand cultural contexts before usage.

Illustration for Religious Sensitivity
Be cautious when using 'blaspheme' in conversation with religious individuals.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Serious Accusation

Accusing someone of blasphemy is serious and can have legal consequences in some cultures.

Illustration for Serious Accusation
In some countries, to blaspheme is a crime that can lead to arrest.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Relevance

Understand that blaspheme may have different impacts in secular versus religious societies.

Illustration for Cultural Relevance
While some see 'blaspheme' as an archaic concept, others take it very seriously.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Religious Sensitivity

Blaspheme can offend religious people; understand cultural contexts before usage.

Illustration for Religious Sensitivity
Be cautious when using 'blaspheme' in conversation with religious individuals.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Serious Accusation

Accusing someone of blasphemy is serious and can have legal consequences in some cultures.

Illustration for Serious Accusation
In some countries, to blaspheme is a crime that can lead to arrest.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Relevance

Understand that blaspheme may have different impacts in secular versus religious societies.

Illustration for Cultural Relevance
While some see 'blaspheme' as an archaic concept, others take it very seriously.
Visual representation of the word "Blaspheme"

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Quote examples

Annie Besant

English Philosopher

This Old Testament - containing error, folly, absurdity and immorality - is by English statute law declared to be of divine authority, a blasphemy - if there were anyone to be blasphemed - blacker and more insolent than any word ever written or penned by the most hotheaded Freethinker.
Portrait of Annie Besant

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Ben Lindsey

American Judge

I demand for the unmarried mother, as a sacred channel of life, the same reverence and respect as for the married mother; for Maternity is a cosmic thing and once it has come to pass, our conversation must not be permitted to blaspheme it.
Portrait of Ben Lindsey

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Frankie Boyle

Scottish Comedian

There is no doubt I have offended many people. No doubt, also, that I have blasphemed. I sometimes try to offend as part of my routine - after all, the essence of humour, even in a child, is the effort to shock and surprise.
Portrait of Frankie Boyle

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Barbara Jordan

American Politician

Let us heed the voice of the people and recognize their common sense. If we do not, we not only blaspheme our political heritage, we ignore the common ties that bind all Americans.
Portrait of Barbara Jordan

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Daniel Pipes

American Author

Ultimately, there is no compromise. Westerners will either retain their civilization, including the right to insult and blaspheme, or not.
Portrait of Daniel Pipes

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John Wycliffe

English Theologian

It is plain to me that our prelates, in granting indulgences, do commonly blaspheme the wisdom of God.
Portrait of John Wycliffe

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Morgan Freeman

American Actor

I'm not one for blaspheming, but that one made me laugh.
Portrait of Morgan Freeman

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Blaise Pascal

French Philosopher

Men blaspheme what they do not know.
Portrait of Blaise Pascal

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Annie Besant

English Philosopher

This Old Testament - containing error, folly, absurdity and immorality - is by English statute law declared to be of divine authority, a blasphemy - if there were anyone to be blasphemed - blacker and more insolent than any word ever written or penned by the most hotheaded Freethinker.
Portrait of Annie Besant

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Ben Lindsey

American Judge

I demand for the unmarried mother, as a sacred channel of life, the same reverence and respect as for the married mother; for Maternity is a cosmic thing and once it has come to pass, our conversation must not be permitted to blaspheme it.
Portrait of Ben Lindsey

Quote examples

Frankie Boyle

Scottish Comedian

There is no doubt I have offended many people. No doubt, also, that I have blasphemed. I sometimes try to offend as part of my routine - after all, the essence of humour, even in a child, is the effort to shock and surprise.
Portrait of Frankie Boyle

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Barbara Jordan

American Politician

Let us heed the voice of the people and recognize their common sense. If we do not, we not only blaspheme our political heritage, we ignore the common ties that bind all Americans.
Portrait of Barbara Jordan

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Daniel Pipes

American Author

Ultimately, there is no compromise. Westerners will either retain their civilization, including the right to insult and blaspheme, or not.
Portrait of Daniel Pipes

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John Wycliffe

English Theologian

It is plain to me that our prelates, in granting indulgences, do commonly blaspheme the wisdom of God.
Portrait of John Wycliffe

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Morgan Freeman

American Actor

I'm not one for blaspheming, but that one made me laugh.
Portrait of Morgan Freeman

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Blaise Pascal

French Philosopher

Men blaspheme what they do not know.
Portrait of Blaise Pascal
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