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 been enslaved to where he's to weaken Janet's will. Enslaved? Enslaved by who? Something inhuman. Something that's taken a blasphemous form to attack my faith. There is a demonic presence in that house. You need to get Vic before he leaves. We need to go back. Okay. (SOBBING) (..)
    2016 The Conjuring 2
  • (..) Good gravy, Marie. What'd I tell you, Pop? It's like a goddamn Nicaraguan death squad. You better shit-can that blasphemy, boy. You're in a house of worship. Sorry, Pop. Well, this is definitely the work of professionals. I'd guesstimate (..)
    2003 Kill Bill: Vol. 1
  • (..) 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, (..)
    2006 300