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    Blasfemia (en. Blasphemy)

    /blasˈfemja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Expression or action that offends the sacred.
    The speech was considered a blasphemy by many.
    El discurso fue considerado una blasfemia por muchos.
    Word or phrase that denigrates what is venerated by a religion.
    Saying that he does not believe in God was a blasphemy for him.
    Decir que no cree en Dios fue para él una blasfemia.
    Idea contrary to established religious beliefs.
    His novel was attacked as a blasphemy by various religious organizations.
    Su novela fue atacada como una blasfemia por diversas organizaciones religiosas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'blasphemia', which means 'to speak ill of God'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    verbal blasphemy
    Expression that denigrates or verbally offends the sacred.
    blasfemia verbal
    to commit a blasphemy
    To perform an action or say something considered offensive to the sacred.
    cometer una blasfemia

    Related Words

    sacrilege
    Action that profanes a sacred thing.
    sacrilegio
    heresy
    Belief or doctrine that deviates from the official religion.
    herejía

    Slang Meanings

    To speak disrespectfully about religious topics.
    You are committing a blasphemy by saying that about the church.
    Estás cometiendo una blasfemia al decir eso sobre la iglesia.
    To express ideas considered taboo within a religious context.
    His comedy is seen by some as a blasphemy.
    Su comedia es vista por algunos como una blasfemia.