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BLASPHEMY Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word blasphemy. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word blasphemy. (close relations)
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desecration
nounn
noun

• blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character

sacrilege
verb, nounv, n
noun

• blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character

profanity
nounn
noun

• vulgar or irreverent speech or action

disrespect
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an expression of lack of respect

• a disrespectful mental attitude

• a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous

verb

• show a lack of respect for

• have little or no respect for; hold in contempt

heresy
nounn
noun

• any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position

• a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion

impiety
nounn
noun

• unrighteousness by virtue of lacking respect for a god

irreverence
nounn
noun

• an irreverent mental attitude

• a disrespectful act

profanation
nounn
noun

• blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character

• degradation of something worthy of respect; cheapening

execration
nounn
noun

• hate coupled with disgust

• an appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group

• the object of cursing or detestation; that which is execrated

imprecation
nounn
noun

• the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil (and usually serves as an insult)

• a slanderous accusation

swearing
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

• a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury

violation
nounn
noun

• a crime less serious than a felony

• an act that disregards an agreement or a right

• entry to another's property without right or permission

• a disrespectful act

• the crime of forcing a person to submit to sexual intercourse against his or her will

cursing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

• an appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group

• an evil spell

• something causing misery or death

• a severe affliction

verb

• utter obscenities or profanities

• heap obscenities upon

• wish harm upon; invoke evil upon

• exclude from a church or a religious community

cussing
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
noun

• a persistently annoying person

• a boy or man

• profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

verb

• utter obscenities or profanities

Best Hypernyms For BLASPHEMY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for blasphemy, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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discourtesy disrespect irreverence profanity violation

Alternatives for DESECRATION

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