Main Entry:

blas·phe·my

Pronunciation:

\ˈblas-fə-mē\

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural blas·phe·mies

Date:

13th century

1 a: the act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God b: the act of claiming the attributes of deity2: irreverence toward something considered sacred or inviolable