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blasphemy

Definition

  • noun: great disrespect shown to God or to something holy
  • noun: the act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God
  • often used figuratively
  • synonyms: abuse, vilification, swearing

Examples

  • Religious leaders declared that the book was 'blasphemous'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You threaten my people with slavery and death. Oh, I've chosen my words carefully, Persian. Perhaps you should have done the same. This is blasphemy. This is madness! Madness? This is Sparta! Welcome, Leonidas. We have been expecting you. The ephors, (..)
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