blasphemy
Translation
blasphemy, profanity, sacrilege
Examples
He was accused of blasphemy.
He was accused of blasphemy.
Some see it as blasphemy against art.
Some see it as blasphemy against art.
Grammar Patterns
((against sth./sb.)) an act of disrespect towards (sth./sb.) sacred He was accused of blasphemy against God.
Similar Words
Synonyms: profanity, sacrilege, heresy; Antonyms: piety, reverence
Etymology
From Greek 'blasphemia' (evil-speaking, profane speech), from 'blas-' (to injure) + 'pheme' (speech).
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'blasting the fame' of something sacred, which is an act of disrespect.