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DictionaryblasphemeDisrespect toward the sacred
verb

blaspheme

blas-FEEM/blæsˈfiːm/

Speak disrespectfully about sacred things.

The mocking speaker appears to blaspheme against the sacred text.

An adult speaks mockingly toward a clearly sacred book on a small church lectern while one worshipper reacts with dismay; behavior illustrates irreverent speech without reproducing any insulting words or attacking believers as a group.
Etymology
blasphemeGreekto slander; speak irreverently of sacred things

Greek blasphēmein covered slander as well as irreverent speech about sacred things. The English verb preserves the specifically sacred-directed sense of speaking ill.

In context

The Prophecy Network10:51
He doesn't just blaspheme God. He claims to be God. He demands worship and he sets up an object. some kind of image or idol in the holy of holies.
Daniel Predicted 2026 to the Exact Day — And World Leaders Know It

More examples

  • She refused to blaspheme against her beliefs.
  • The old law punished those who blasphemed sacred teachings.
  • The debate concerned whether the satire blasphemed.

Forms

blaspheme · blasphemes · blasphemed · blaspheming

blasphemy noun — disrespectful speech about the sacred

Similar words

curse
Curse may use offensive language generally; blaspheme specifically concerns disrespect toward the sacred.
swear
Swear can mean use profanity; blaspheme requires a sacred target or context.