Vocabulary Spotlight
Blasphemy
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: ईश-निंदा (Eesh-ninda) – Disrespectful talk or actions about sacred things or deities.
Pronunciation
[blas-fuh-mee]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Sacrilege – पवित्रता का अपमान (Pavitrata ka apmaan)
Related Words
Desecration – अपवित्रता (Apavitrata)
Word Origin
“Blasphemy” Greek shabd “blasphemia” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “to speak evil of”. English mein iska use 13th century se shuru hua tha.
– “Blasphemy” comes from the Greek word “blasphemia,” meaning “to speak evil of.” It entered English in the 13th century.
Word Family
Noun: Blasphemer – ईश-निंदक (Eesh-nindak)
Verb: Blaspheme – ईश-निंदा करना (Eesh-ninda karna)
Usage Examples
1. Dharmik samudayon mein blasphemy ko bahut hi gambheer mana jata hai.
– Blasphemy is considered very serious in religious communities.
2. Unhone apni kitab mein kuch aise shabdon ka prayog kiya jo blasphemy kehlate hain.
– He used some words in his book that are considered blasphemy.
Cultural Note
India mein blasphemy ke concepts kai dharmon mein hain aur yeh ek samvedansheel vishay hai. Vividh dharmik vichar aur apmanit feelings is par alag alag pratikriya dete hain.
In Context
“Blasphemy” aksar religious sentiments aur beliefs ke saath judi hoti hai, aur iska istemaal tab hota hai jab koi sacred cheez ya pratha ki ninda ki jati hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Blasphemy” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Blasphemy” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?