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Definition
something said or done that is disrespectful of something considered sacred — especially God or religion
- To be enraged with a dumb thing, Captain Ahab, seems blasphemous.Chapters 34-36 -- The Cabin-Table; The Mast-Head; The Qarter-Deck--Ahab and all (83% in)
- Talk not to me of blasphemy, man; I'd strike the sun if it insulted me.Chapters 34-36 -- The Cabin-Table; The Mast-Head; The Qarter-Deck--Ahab and all (84% in)
- Oh, oh,—Impiety and blasphemy to hunt him more!Chapters 133-135 -- The Chase--First Day; The Chase--Second Day; The Chase--Third Day (57% in)
There are no more uses of "blasphemy" in Moby Dick.
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