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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

  • (..) He's captain of the guards. I'm Mr. Norton, the warden. You are convicted felons. That's why they've sent you to me. Rule number one: No blasphemy. I'll not have the Lord's name taken in vain in my prison. The other rules... ...you'll figure out as you go along. Any questions? (..)
    1994 The Shawshank Redemption