blasphemy

BrE /ˈblæsfəmɪ/ AmE /ˈblæsfəmi/

noun en → es

1 RELIGIOUS OFFENSE [uncountable] B2

an expression or action that shows disrespect for God, a religion, or religious beliefs

blasfemia, ofensa religiosa

  • commit blasphemy

Collocations blasphemy laws · blasphemy trial

  • The book was banned for blasphemy.

    El libro fue prohibido por blasfemia.

2 INSULT [countable] C1

an insulting or offensive remark about someone or something that is considered important and sacred, especially in a religious context

insulto sacrilego, ofensa

  • make blasphemy against somebody/something

Collocations blasphemous remark · blasphemous joke

  • He was accused of making a blasphemous comment.

    Lo acusaron de hacer un comentario sacrilego.