blaspheme

/blæsˈfim/

Other forms: blasphemed; blaspheming; blasphemes

To blaspheme is to say something offensive, specifically offensive to a religion.

There are several types of blaspheming, but they usually involve saying things that are considered offensive to a religion or to a deity. If you say "Jesus Christ!" or "Good God!" when you stub your toe, some would consider that blaspheming.

Definitions of blaspheme

1. verb

   speak of in an irreverent or impious manner
   “blaspheme God”

   synonyms:

   curse, cuss, imprecate, swear

   utter obscenities or profanities

   type of:

   talk about, talk of

   discuss or mention
2. verb

   utter obscenities or profanities
   synonyms: curse, cuss, imprecate, swear

   type of:

   express, give tongue to, utter, verbalise, verbalize

   articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise