blasphemy

UK /ˈblæs.fə.mi/ US /ˈblæs.fə.mi/
noun 2

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noun

1

An act of irreverence or contempt toward a god or toward something considered sacred; an impious act, utterance, view, etc.

That imam said that drawing the prophet Muhammad was a form of blasphemy.

Had God cancelled His everlasting Covenant with Israel? The mere thought was blasphemy! But what did God's silence and the present dark cloud mean?

2

An act of irreverence towards anything considered inviolable; the act of disregarding a convention.

Some historical information is given on the Panormo family of guitar makers and a whole chapter is called, "Maccaferri's 'Monstrosity'," the name given Julian's Maccaferri guitar due to the blasphemy of its having more than six strings, […]

The market has responded well to this type of packaging [wine in cardboard containers], even if some consider it near blasphemy, and it has had a role in bringing wine to the younger generation and to social classes intimidated by the high price of many bottled products.

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