BLASPHEME
/ˌblæsˈfiːm/
9 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of BLASPHEME
To commit blasphemy; to speak against God or religious doctrine.
To speak of, or address, with impious irreverence; to revile impiously (anything sacred).
To calumniate; to revile; to abuse.
An act of irreverence or contempt toward a god or toward something considered sacred; an impious act, utterance, view, etc.
"That imam said that drawing the prophet Muhammad is a form of blasphemy."
(by extension) An act of irreverence towards anything considered inviolable; the act of disregarding a convention.
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Examples of BLASPHEME in a Sentence
- "That imam said that drawing the prophet Muhammad is a form of blasphemy."
Word Details
Is BLASPHEME a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BLASPHEME is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BLASPHEME uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BLASPHEME
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | l | a | s | p | h | e | m | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 18 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 21 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BLASPHEME
100 words from the letters in BLASPHEME
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How to Use BLASPHEME in Word Games
BLASPHEME is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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