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blasphemy

The correct spelling is blasphemy.

How to pronounce blasphemy

/ˈblæs.fə.mi/
noun

IPA: /ˈblæs.fə.mi/

Say it like: Bla-sfe-mee

The correct spelling is blasphemy. An act of irreverence or contempt toward a god or toward something considered sacred; an impious act, utterance, view, etc. For example: "That imam said that drawing the prophet Muhammad is a form of blasphemy."

Usage Examples

That imam said that drawing the prophet Muhammad is a form of blasphemy.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.An act of irreverence or contempt toward a god or toward something considered sacred; an impious act, utterance, view, etc.
  2. 2.(by extension) An act of irreverence towards anything considered inviolable; the act of disregarding a convention.

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