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blasphemous

/ˈblæsfəməs/ adjective · British & US
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What does blasphemous mean?

adjective

Expressing or containing a criticism of God or a sacred thing; sacrilegious. Used to describe something that is considered to be irreverent or disrespectful.

Example

"The comedian's blasphemous joke about the holy trinity sparked outrage among the audience."

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