Blasphemy
Word | BLASPHEMY |
Character | 9 |
Hyphenation | blas phe my |
Pronunciations | /ˈblæs.fə.mi/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Blasphemy"
What do we mean by blasphemy?
Contemptuous or profane speech or action concerning God or a sacred entity. noun
An instance of this. noun
Irreverent or impious action or expression in regard to something considered inviolable or sacrosanct. noun
An instance of this. noun
In Old Testament usage, any attempt to diminish the reverence with which Jehovah's name was invested as the Sovereign King of the Jews, or to turn the hearts of the people from their complete allegiance to him. noun
Hence Any impious or profane speaking of God or of sacred things; reproachful, contemptuous, or irreverent words uttered impiously against God or religion. noun
Blasphemy cognizable by common law is described by Blackstone to be “denying the being or providence of God, contumelious reproaches of our Saviour Christ, profane scoffing at the Holy Scripture, or exposing it to contempt or ridicule”; by Kent as “maliciously reviling God or religion”; and by Chief Justice Lemuel Shaw as “speaking evil of the Deity with an impious purpose to derogate from the Divine Majesty, and to alienate the minds of others from the love and reverence of God.” Blasphemy is punished as a crime or a misdemeanor by the laws of many nations. In the Roman Catholic Church, language irreverent toward the Virgin Mary and the saints is also held to be blasphemy. noun
Evil speaking or abusive language against anything held sacred: as, “blasphemy against learning,” noun
An indecent or scurrilous utterance, as distinguished from fair and respectful discussion; grossly irreverent or outrageous language. noun
A blasphemer; a blasphemous person. noun
Synonyms Blasphemy, Profanity, agree in expressing the irreverent use of words, but the former is the stronger, and the latter the wider. Profanity is language irreverent toward God or holy things, covering especially all oaths that, literally interpreted, treat lightly the attributes or acts of God. Blasphemy is generally more direct, intentional, and defiant in its impiety, and is directed toward the most sacred things in religion. noun
An indignity offered to God in words, writing, or signs; impiously irreverent words or signs addressed to, or used in reference to, God; speaking evil of God; also, the act of claiming the attributes or prerogatives of deity. noun
Figuratively, of things held in high honor: Calumny; abuse; vilification. noun
Irreverence toward something considered sacred or inviolable. noun
The act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for any religion's deity or deities. noun
The act of claiming the attributes of a deity. noun
Blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred) noun
Blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character noun
An act of irreverence or contempt toward a god or toward something considered sacred; an impious act, utterance, view, etc.
(by extension) An act of irreverence towards anything considered inviolable; the act of disregarding a convention.
Running into a church on a sunday and screaming "Jesus Christ is a fake and your all still going to hell" Urban Dictionary
Statements / comments or writings by a person that are considered to be against the tenets of a religion or against general public morality. Urban Dictionary
Saying something that goes against the teachings of your average great and holy moot point (see religion). Thought to offend god/s. Urban Dictionary
What ignorant people call it when smart people try to explain things to them Urban Dictionary
A slang term for the word bullshit. Urban Dictionary
The intent of doing an act that's considered to go with your beliefs with a third-party goes completely against your belief. Urban Dictionary
To do something out of ordinary ,kind of like playing god or to act like you are. To state false comments about things you dont kno. Urban Dictionary
Doing something out of violence or immorality Urban Dictionary
Anything said or done that is considered uncool or against all that is good in the world. Any person that has commited a blasphemy is afterwards subjected to a blasphemy slap in retaliation. Urban Dictionary
Blasphemy is anything thats existence can be called insult to god, especially those memes where the Sesame Street puppets are accused of pedophilia and hate crimes. Urban Dictionary
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