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blaspheme
verb [I] /ˌblæsˈfiːm/Definition
› to use offensive words or make statements that show no respect for God or religionSwearing and blasphemy
(Definition of blaspheme verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- bad language noun
- blasphemous adjective
- blasphemy noun
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- cuss verb
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- profane adjective (AGAINST RELIGION)
- profanity noun
- strong language noun
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