blasphemed

[blas-feemd]

blasphemed Definition

• 1. to speak irreverently or insultingly about God or sacred things
• 2. to curse, revile, or speak impiously against a deity or something considered sacred

Using blasphemed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "blasphemed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He blasphemed against the church and was excommunicated.

• Example

  The comedian's jokes were seen as blasphemous by some religious groups.

• Example

  She was accused of blasphemy for questioning the existence of God.

blasphemed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for blasphemed

• curse
• swear
• profane
• desecrate
• insult

Antonyms for blasphemed

• bless
• praise
• revere

Phrases with blasphemed

• blaspheme the Holy Spirit

  to commit an unforgivable sin by rejecting the Holy Spirit

  Example

  According to the Bible, blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is the only sin that cannot be forgiven.

• blaspheme someone's name

  to use someone's name in a disrespectful or insulting way

  Example

  It is not appropriate to blaspheme the names of religious figures.

• blaspheme against nature

  to act in a way that goes against the natural order of things

  Example

  Some people believe that genetic engineering is a form of blasphemy against nature.

Origins of blasphemed

from Late Latin 'blasphemare', from Greek 'blasphemein', meaning 'to speak ill of'

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Summary: blasphemed in Brief

The verb 'blaspheme' [blas-feemd] means to speak irreverently or insultingly about God or sacred things. It can also refer to cursing, reviling, or speaking impiously against a deity or something considered sacred. Examples of blasphemy include questioning the existence of God or using religious figures' names in a disrespectful way. The phrase 'blaspheme the Holy Spirit' refers to committing an unforgivable sin by rejecting the Holy Spirit.