blasphemy
UK/'blæsfәmi/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
Speech or action showing contempt or disrespect for God or sacred things
亵渎神明，对神圣事物的不敬言行
n.
(figurative) An act or remark that shows great disrespect for something widely revered
（比喻）对广受尊崇之物的大不敬
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedblas- (evil, injurious, from Greek blasphēmos) + phem (speak) = 'evil-speaking,' specifically against what is sacred. It is the exact opposite of a euphemism's softening: words that injure the holy. (blas- isn't a productive English prefix, so it has no affix slug here.)
Root phas still carries 13 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
In some countries, blasphemy is still treated as a crime.
- 2.
To true fans, criticizing the band is pure blasphemy.
- 3.
He was accused of blasphemy for his remarks about the temple.