Meaning of the word blasphemy in English

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blasphemy

US /ˈblæs.fə.mi/
UK /ˈblæs.fə.mi/

Noun

the act or offense of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things; profane talk

Example:
He was accused of blasphemy for his controversial remarks about religion.
To some, his art was considered an act of blasphemy.