The Only Use of
blasphemy
in
The Scarlet Letter
- Now, during a conversation of some two or three moments between the Reverend Mr. Dimmesdale and this excellent and hoary-bearded deacon, it was only by the most careful self-control that the former could refrain from uttering certain blasphemous suggestions that rose into his mind, respecting the communion-supper.†
p. 203.9blasphemous = disrespectful of something considered sacred
Definition:
something said or done that is disrespectful of something considered sacred -- especially God or religion