All 3 Uses of
blasphemy
in
For Whom the Bell Tolls
- "Oh, obscenity them," Primitivo said with an absolute devoutness of blasphemy, tears in his eyes and his cheeks twitching.†
Chpt 25
- There are words for all the vile words in English and there are other words and expressions that are used only in countries where blasphemy keeps pace with the austerity of religion.†
Chpt 27
- And this foul mouth stands there bringing more ill fortune with his blasphemies.
Chpt 27 *blasphemies = disrespect of that which is sacred
Definition:
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(blasphemy) something said or done that is disrespectful of something considered sacred -- especially God or religion