noun
1.
impious or irreverent language
cursing God is blasphemy
Synonyms: cursing, cussing, execration, imprecation, profanity, swearing
Related Word: affront, indignity, insult; abuse, billingsgate, scurrility, vituperation
Contrasted words: reverence, veneration, worship
Antonyms: adoration
2.
Synonyms: profanation , desecration, sacrilege, violation
Related Word: abuse, befouling, shaming