Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
blasphemies
noun
/ˈblas.fə.miz/
Definition
The act of speaking disrespectfully about sacred things or showing irreverence toward God.
Examples
- His comments were seen as blasphemies against the church.
- Many consider mockery of religious symbols to be blasphemies.
- The book was banned for containing blasphemies that offended the religious community.
Meaning
Blasphemies refer to actions or words that insult or show a lack of respect for God or something considered sacred.
Synonyms
- Profanities
- Sacrilege
- Irreverence
- Impioties
