blaspheme
/blæsˈfiːm/
verb
- To speak disrespectfully or irreverently about God or sacred things.
- The prophet warned the crowd not to blaspheme the name of the Lord.
- In ancient times, people were punished for blaspheming against the gods.
- He was accused of blaspheming when he mocked the church's teachings.
- To speak about something in a way that shows great disrespect or irreverence.
- Some fans felt the comedian blasphemed the memory of the beloved singer.
- Critics said the movie blasphemed the ideals of the nation's founders.
- She refused to blaspheme her family's traditions, even in jest.