Synonyms of blasphemy
10 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for blasphemy is desecration. Other synonyms of blasphemy are sacrilege, swearing, profanation, cursing and cussing. The opposite of blasphemy is worship.
Synonyms and similar words for blasphemy
nounAn act of irreverence or contempt toward a god or toward something considered sacred; an impious...
- profanationThe act of profaning; desecration, blasphemous behaviour, defilement.
- desecrationAn act of disrespect or impiety towards something considered sacred.
- sacrilegeDesecration, profanation, misuse or violation of something regarded as sacred.
- violation
nounAn act of irreverence towards anything considered inviolable; the act of disregarding a convention.
- cursingThe act of one who curses.
- cussingThe act of one who cusses, or uses bad language.
- execration
- imprecation
- profanity
- swearingThe act of swearing, or making an oath.
Opposite of blasphemy
nounAn act of irreverence or contempt toward a god or toward something considered sacred; an impious...
Meaning of blasphemy
- noun An act of irreverence or contempt toward a god or toward something considered sacred; an impious act, utterance, view, etc.
- noun An act of irreverence towards anything considered inviolable; the act of disregarding a convention.
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Questions about synonyms of blasphemy
- What is another word for blasphemy?
- Blasphemy has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as desecration, sacrilege, swearing, profanation, cursing and cussing.
- What is the opposite of blasphemy?
- The opposite of blasphemy is worship.
- What does blasphemy mean?
- Blasphemy means an act of irreverence or contempt toward a god or toward something considered sacred; an impious act, utterance, view, etc.
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