n. pl. blas·phe·mies 1. a. Contemptuous or profane speech or action concerning God or a sacred entity. b. An instance of this. 2. a. Irreverent or impious action or expression in regard to something considered inviolable or sacrosanct. b. An instance of this. [Middle English blasfemie, from Late Latin blasphēmia, from Greek blasphēmiā, from blasphēmein, to blaspheme; see BLASPHEME.] |
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