BLASPHEMY Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word blasphemy. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for BLASPHEMY
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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 |