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blasphemy (s) (noun), blasphemies (pl)
1. A contemptuous or profane act, utterance, or writing concerning God or something sacred: A mentally deranged man yelled words of blasphemy at the minister while he was preaching.
2. An irreverent or impious act, attitude, or utterance in regard to something considered holy: Using the name of the Lord as a curse word is pure blasphemy; such as yelling: "Jesus Christ, why did you do that!".
Irreverent speech or profanity.
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