Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun blasphemy

2 senses of blasphemy

Sense 1
blasphemy -- (blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred))
       => profanity -- (vulgar or irreverent speech or action)
       => disrespect, discourtesy -- (an expression of lack of respect)

Sense 2
profanation, desecration, blasphemy, sacrilege -- (blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character; "desecration of the Holy Sabbath")
       => irreverence, violation -- (a disrespectful act)