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- [blas-feem, blas-feem]
- /blæsˈfim, ˈblæs fim/
- /ˌblæsˈfiːm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [blas-feem, blas-feem]
- /blæsˈfim, ˈblæs fim/
Definitions of blaspheme word
- verb blaspheme If someone blasphemes, they say rude or disrespectful things about God or religion, or they use God's name as a swear word. 3
- verb blaspheme to show contempt or disrespect for (God, a divine being, or sacred things), esp in speech 3
- verb blaspheme to utter profanities, curses, or impious expressions 3
- verb transitive blaspheme to speak irreverently or profanely of or to (God or sacred things) 3
- verb transitive blaspheme to curse or revile 3
- intransitive verb blaspheme to utter blasphemy 3
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Origin of blaspheme
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English (< Anglo-French) < Late Latin blasphēmāre < Greek blasphēmeîn to speak profanely, derivative of blásphēmos blasphemous
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Parts of speech for Blaspheme
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
blaspheme popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
blaspheme usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for blaspheme
verb blaspheme
- cuss — If someone cusses, they swear at someone or use bad language.
- swear — to make a solemn declaration or affirmation by some sacred being or object, as a deity or the Bible.
- revile — to assail with contemptuous or opprobrious language; address or speak of abusively.
- talk dirty — use lewd sexual language
Top questions with blaspheme
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