BLASPHEME


Meaning of BLASPHEME in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ blas-ˈfēm, ˈblas-ˌ ]

verb

( blas·phemed ; blas·phem·ing )

Etymology: Middle English blasfemen, from Late Latin blasphemare — more at blame

Date: 14th century

transitive verb

1. : to speak of or address with irreverence

2. : revile , abuse

intransitive verb

: to utter blasphemy

• blas·phem·er -ˈfē-mər; ˈblas-ˌfē-mər, -fə-mər noun

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