Blasphemy
/blˈæsfəmi/
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Definition
(noun) An act of irreverence or contempt toward a god or toward something considered sacred; an impious act, utterance, view, etc.
Sentence Examples
"Novels? I hate novels." Oh muse, forgive her blasphemy.
Me? Encourage you to work? Blasphemy!
CEFR Practice Quiz
In some old cultures, ____ was considered a very serious legal crime.