Blasphemize
/ˈblæs.fə.maɪz/noun
To speak or act in blasphemous contempt of God or sacred things.
Did you know?Blasphemize comes through French and Latin from Greek blasphēmein, originally meaning to speak evil or slander, so the word’s oldest power is about damaging reputation with speech.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
βλασφημεῖν (blasphēmein)
“to speak evil of, slander, revile”
Late Latin
Latin
blasphemare
“to blaspheme, speak irreverently against sacred things”
Old French
French
blasphemer
“to blaspheme”
Middle English
English
blasphemen / blaspheme
“to speak profanely or irreverently of God or holy things”
16th Century
English
blasphemize
“to blaspheme; to speak in blasphemous fashion”
Modern English
English
blasphemize
“to speak or act in blasphemous contempt of God or sacred things”