blasphemy
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blasphemy
A statement or action that insults or desecrates God, religious symbols, holy scriptures, or other things considered sacred in an offensive or mocking way. Also called sacrilege against God.
In manchen Ländern steht auf Blasphemie eine hohe Strafe.
In some countries, blasphemy carries a severe punishment.
'Blasphemie' (blasphemy) is a rather formal word that is often used in legal, theological, or journalistic texts. It belongs to elevated language.
Der Autor wurde wegen Blasphemie angeklagt.
The author was charged with blasphemy.
'Blasphemie' (blasphemy) is often used with the verb 'begehen' (to commit). You can also 'jemandem Blasphemie vorwerfen' (accuse someone of blasphemy).
Er wurde beschuldigt, Blasphemie begangen zu haben.
He was accused of having committed blasphemy.
The word is often used with a genitive to describe what the blasphemy consists of, for example 'der Vorwurf der Blasphemie' (the accusation of blasphemy).
Der Künstler sah sich dem Vorwurf der Blasphemie ausgesetzt.
The artist found himself facing the accusation of blasphemy.