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blasphemy

noun [C or U]
 
 
/ˈblæs.fə.mi/

Definition

something that you say or do that shows you do not respect God or a religion: to be accused of blasphemyfigurative humorous Madonna fans think that any criticism of her is blasphemy.Swearing and blasphemy
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