An act of irreverence or contempt toward a god or toward something considered sacred; an impious act, utterance, view, etc.
An act of irreverence towards anything considered inviolable; the act of disregarding a convention.
A light, irreverent or insulting appeal to a deity or other entity.
A curse, a curse word.
A solemn pledge or promise that invokes a deity, a ruler, or another entity (not necessarily present) to attest the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's desire to fulfill a contract or promise.
A statement or promise which is strengthened (affirmed) by such a pledge.