fim verb (used with object)
1.
to speak impiously or irreverently of (God or sacred things).
2.
to speak evil of; slander; abuse.
verb (used without object)
3.
to speak irreverently of God or sacred things; utter impieties.
Origin:
1300–50; Middle English (< Anglo-French) < Late Latin blasphēmāre < Greek blasphēmeîn to speak profanely, derivative of blásphēmos blasphemous
1300–50; Middle English (< Anglo-French) < Late Latin blasphēmāre < Greek blasphēmeîn to speak profanely, derivative of blásphēmos blasphemous
Related forms
un·blas·phemed, adjective
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| —vb | |
| 1. | (tr) to show contempt or disrespect for (God, a divine being, or sacred things), esp in speech |
| 2. | (intr) to utter profanities, curses, or impious expressions |
| [C14: from Late Latin blasphēmāre, from Greek blasphēmein from blasphēmos | |
| blas'phemer | |
| —n | |
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