English Synonym Finder

blaspheme

Definitions

To speak irreverently about God or sacred things.

To utter profane or impious language.

Examples

He was accused of attempting to blaspheme against the sacred traditions of the temple.

In some historical cultures, it was considered a capital crime to blaspheme the reigning monarch.

She refused to blaspheme her own beliefs, even when pressured by the crowd to renounce them.

Synonyms

profane desecrate curse execrate revile violate abuse

Antonyms

revere venerate worship adore honor respect praise