Blaspheme

/ˈblæs.fim/

Synonyms for "blaspheme" (49 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (10)

Noun(3 words)
blasphemingblasphemous statementblasphemous utterance

Strong matches (15)

Related words (24)

excommunicateexecratefloutfulminate againstheximprecatemalignprofaneput downrevileswearthrow a whammythunder againstvilify
Verb(2 words)

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: abuse, accurse, anathematize, belittle, blaspheming.
  • Sentence evidence is available for blaspheme, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
  • Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.

Synonym selection checklist

  • Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
  • Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
  • Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "blaspheme".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "blaspheme"

Keep "blaspheme" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.

If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.

Replacement workflow

1. Preserve meaning

Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "blaspheme" intact in the sentence you are editing.

2. Tune tone

Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.

3. Re-read context

Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.

Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.

Final fit check

After choosing a replacement for "blaspheme", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.

If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "blaspheme" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

6 relation types

More general

10 entries
expressgive tongue tolinguistic offensereligious offensespeechtalk abouttalk ofutterverbaliseverbalize

More specific

6 entries
blasphemous remarkcurse Goddesecrate relicirreverent critiquesacrilegesacrilegious joke

Collocations

9 entries
blaspheme against Godblasphemous languageblasphemous remarkblasphemous utteranceblasphemy lawcurse Godreligious insultreligious offenseutter blasphemy

Inflections

3 entries

Derivations

7 entries

similar

4 entries

Sample sentences

9 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

She won't blaspheme anymore.

Source: tatoeba (6796813)

Don't blaspheme.

Source: tatoeba (10214509)

But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation.

Source: wiktionary

Thus from the holy Warres are we return'd, / To ſlumber in the Summer of ſoft peace, / Since thoſe proud enemies that late blaſpheamd / And ſpit their furies in the face of Heaven, / Are now laid low in duſt.

Source: wiktionary

Showing 4 of 9 available sentences.

Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "blaspheme"?

Closest matches include abuse, accurse, anathematize, belittle, blaspheming.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "blaspheme"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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