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profanity vs blasphemy

blasphemy vs profanity

profanity and blasphemy both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
profanity Yes No No No
blasphemy Yes No No No
As nouns, blasphemy is a hyponym of profanity; that is, blasphemy is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than profanity:
  • profanity: vulgar or irreverent speech or action
  • blasphemy: blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred)
Other hyponyms of profanity include dirty word, filth, obscenity, smut, vulgarism, curse, curse word, cuss, expletive, oath, swearing, swearword.
profanity (noun) blasphemy (noun)
vulgar or irreverent speech or action blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character
blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred)
Difference between profanity and blasphemy

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