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irreverence vs blasphemy

blasphemy vs irreverence

irreverence and blasphemy both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
irreverence Yes No No No
blasphemy Yes No No No
As nouns, blasphemy is a hyponym of irreverence; that is, blasphemy is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than irreverence:
  • irreverence: a disrespectful act
  • blasphemy: blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character
Other hyponyms of irreverence include desecration, profanation, sacrilege.
irreverence (noun) blasphemy (noun)
a disrespectful act blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character
an irreverent mental attitude blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred)
Difference between irreverence and blasphemy

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