Meaning & use
blasphemous
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showing disrespect or contempt for religious beliefs, sacred things, or God.
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The ancient text was condemned as blasphemous by religious authorities of the time.
He joked that suggesting pineapple on pizza was blasphemous to true Italian cooking.
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Also used humorously in everyday speech to describe a mild, non-religious offense against a strongly held tradition or preference.
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sacrilegiousirreverent
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